When thinking of the plants that attract bees, herbs don’t always jump to mind. However, these plants can attract bees of all types.
Here are some additions you can add to your garden, balcony or window box.
Name: Chives
When to plant: Late spring (from seeds)
When they flower: Summer
Popular with: Bumblebees, Honeybees, Mason Bees
Name: Lavender
When to plant: Spring
When they flower: Summer
Popular with: Bumblebees, Honeybees, Mason Bees
Name: Marjoram
When to plant: Early spring (from seeds)
When they flower: Spring
Popular with: Bumblebees, Honeybees, Mason Bees
Name: Rosemary
When to plant: Spring (from ready-grown plants)
When they flower: Winter - spring
Popular with: Mason Bees, Bumblebees, Honeybees
Name: Sage
When to plant: Spring (from seeds)
When they flower: Autumn
Popular with: Bumblebees, Leafcutter Bees
Name: Fennel
When to plant: Early spring (from seeds)
When they flower: Early summer
Popular with: Bumblebees