If you only grow one thing for your garden pollinators choose Viper’s bugloss. It’s easy to grow from seed, it’s hardy and it’s a native of the UK, plus it replenishes its nectaries regularly making it a magnet for garden pollinators.
Bee balm
For a great garden plant for bees, choose bee balm. It’s a magnet for pollinators and offers copious amounts of nectar.
Echinops
Use the latest research to grow the very best plants to support our precious pollinators. Ongoing research at the University of Bristol has shown that one echinops flower has as much nectar as 32 cosmos flowers
Lamb’s Ears
Lamb’s ears is a magnet for bees, especially the wool carder bee
Borage
Many herbs, like borage are fantastic plants for pollinators. The flowers are generously rich in nectar. It’s easy to grow from seed and a great bee plant.
Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale You might be surprised to find dandelion in my best bee plant list, but these bright, vibrant landing […]
Snowdrops
Snowdrops are the harbingers of spring. As they start to poke their noses through the cold winter ground in November […]
Mahonia
Plant some winter flowering mahonia for nectar rich winter flowers to feed bees and other pollinators says Jean Vernon
Ivy
Let ivy grow in the garden to support pollinators and other wildlife
Purple Cone Flower
For a great bee plant in late summer look no further than the purple cone flower