The bee's knees

There are hundreds of bee-plants, flowering plants which attract bees. Here is just a small selection:

There are hundreds of bee-plants, flowering plants which attract bees. Here is just a small selection:

Herbs, including mint, thyme, sage, rosemary, lemon balm, fennel, dill, coriander, lavender, oregano

Borage family members including borage, echium, forget-me-not, lungwort, comfrey

Daisy family members including dandelion, simple daisies, sunflower, thistle, aster

Pea family members including clover, vetch

Fruit shrubs and trees

Foxgloves, mullein, snapdragons

Crocuses, bluebells, alliums (including onions and leeks that have bolted)

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