Herbs For Bees
When you think about plants that attract bees, herbs will unlikely be the first thing that springs to mind. However, they are excellent at drawing in bees and other pollinating insects to your garden, as well as adding a little something extra to your cooking.
Here are some herbs that can attract bees to your garden, balcony, or window box.
Chives
When to plant: Late Spring (from seeds)
When they flower: Summer
Popular with: Bumblebees, Honeybees, Cavity Nesting Bees
Lavender
When to plant: Spring
When they flower: Summer
Popular with: Bumblebees, Honeybees, Cavity Nesting Bees
Marjoram
When to plant: Early spring (from seeds)
Popular with: Bumblebees, Honeybees, Cavity Nesting Bees
Rosemary
When to plant: Spring (from ready-grown plants)
When they flower: Winter – Spring
Popular with: Bumblebees, Honeybees, Cavity Nesting Bees
Sage
When to plant: Spring (from seeds)
When they flower: Autumn
Popular with: Bumblebees, Leafcutter Bees
Fennel
When to plant: Early spring (from seeds)
When they flower: Early summer
Popular with: Bumblebees