Don't poison the dandelions!
Not only are they a colourful early spring bloom but they are an important source of pollen for bees and other pollinators.
The following list is a sample of plants that bees love. Be sure to plant a variety of flower shapes and sizes to attract a greater diversity of pollinators.
Click here for a list of hardy plants suitable for Zone 3 like the Cariboo region BC.
Herbs | Annuals | Perennials |
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Bee balm | Asters | Buttercups |
Borage | Calliopsis | Clematis |
Catnip | Clover | Cosmos |
Cilantro/Coriander | Marigolds | Crocuses |
Fennel | Poppies | Dahlias |
Lavender | Sunflowers | Dandelion |
Mint | Zinnia | Echinacea |
Rosemary | Hollyhock | Thistles |
Sage | Tansy | |
Thyme | Yellow hyssop |
Fruit and veggies | Shrubs | Trees |
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Blackberries | Blueberry | Basswood/Linden/Tilia |
Cantaloupe | Carragana | Black locust |
Cucumber | Cotoneaster | Fruit - apple, cherry, plum, pear |
Peppers | Privet | Hawthorn |
Pumpkin/squash | Maples | |
Raspberries | Mountain ash | |
Strawberries | Poplar | |
Watermelons | Willow |