Shade Garden Secrets: Flowers That Draw Butterflies and Bees

Astilbe: Astilbes thrive in shady areas and produce feathery plumes of flowers in various colors.

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Bleeding Heart (Dicentra): With its unique, heart-shaped flowers, Bleeding Heart thrives in partial to full shade. Its nectar attracts a range of pollinators, including bees and butterflies.

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Hosta: While primarily grown for its foliage, Hostas also produce tubular flowers that are appealing to bees.

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Foxglove (Digitalis): Foxgloves can tolerate partial shade and offer tall spikes of tubular flowers that are irresistible to bees and butterflies.

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Columbine (Aquilegia): Columbines are adaptable to shaded conditions and produce intricate, bell-shaped flowers in various colors.

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Lungwort (Pulmonaria): Lungwort is a shade-loving perennial with early spring blooms in colors ranging from pink to blue.

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Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium): This plant thrives in shaded areas and features clusters of blue or purple flowers. Its nectar attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.

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