Lungwort (Pulmonaria)
Lungwort is a power plant for pollinators offering an early and copious source of energy rich nectar.
Mahonia – a winter wonder
WInter flowers are essential for winter active insects. Mahonia is a great choice offering masses of scented, nectar rich flowers
Christmas rose
Grow hellebores to feed winter active pollinators.
Agastache
Agastache is a great pollinator plant that is rich in nectar
Bee Balm
Bee balm is a magnet for bees and other pollinators.
Borage
Borage is a great pollinator plant. It’s so easy to grow from seed and has nectar rich flowers.
Lamb’s ears
If you grow lamb’s ears you might be lucky to see the Wool Carder bee in your garden. If you don’t grow lamb’s ears it’s time to plant some.
Image: Jean Vernon
Globe Thistle
A really good late summer plant for pollinators is the globe thistle, Echinops ritro.
Viper’s Bugloss
If you grow one thing for the pollinators choose Viper’s bugloss
Dandelions
Leave a few dandelions to flower in your garden. They are a vital source of pollen and nectar for pollinators