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Are you looking for ways to attract bees to pollinate your summer garden? This post includes some simple tips on growing a pollinator paradise that supports a variety of bee species.
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Lavender is a perennial herb that not only attracts pollinators but helps ward off flies, fleas, and mosquitos. The tiny flower spikes are the perfect size for honeybees.
Lavender
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Coneflower
Also known as echinacea, this perennial is one of the most bee-friendly plants in the garden but is also loved by is loved by hummingbirds, and butterflies.
Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love the cosmos. This annual will bloom from late spring until the fall’s first frost.
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Cosmos
Dahlias are the most beautiful flowers and are perfect for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Pollinators like open-center dahlia varieties
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Dahlias
Zinnias are a favorite for bees and hummingbirds. Birds love the seeds that develop once the pollinators have feasted on their nectar.
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Zinnias
This annual is a great companion plant in the garden that repels pest insects. It blooms from late spring until the first frost of the season and attracts butterflies and moths.
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Marigolds
By planting these flowers, you can create a thriving oasis that is loved by friendly pollinators. To read more about attracting pollinators to your garden, visit my blog.
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