Blooming Choices: Flowers That Encourage Bees to Visit Your Garden

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Lavender: Known for its fragrant purple blooms, lavender is a bee favorite. Its long flowering period provides a consistent nectar source.

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Sunflowers: These tall, bright flowers produce ample nectar and pollen, making them highly attractive to bees and other pollinators.

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Echinacea (Coneflower): With its large, daisy-like flowers and prominent central cone, echinacea offers a rich food source for bees and other beneficial insects.

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Bee Balm: True to its name, bee balm produces tubular flowers in vibrant colors that are especially appealing to bees.

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Basil: When allowed to flower, basil produces small, tubular blooms that are rich in nectar, drawing bees to your garden.

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Cosmos: These bright, daisy-like flowers have an easy access structure for bees, making them a popular choice in bee-friendly gardens.

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Zinnias: With their vibrant, multi-colored blooms and ample pollen, zinnias attract bees and provide a splash of color to any garden.

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