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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
