Plants that attract honey bees
Be sure to plant a variety of flower shapes and sizes to attract a greater diversity of pollinators.
| Annuals | Perennials |
|---|---|
| Asters | Buttercups |
| Calliopsis | Clematis |
| Clover | Cosmos |
| Hollyhock | Crocuses |
| Marigold | Dahlia |
| Poppy | Dandelion |
| Sunflower | Echinacea |
| Tansy | Snowdrops |
| Yellow hyssop | Thistle |
| Zinnia | Yarrow |
| Herbs | Fruit |
| Bee balm | Blackberry |
| Borage | Blueberry |
| Catmint | Cantaloupe |
| Cilantro/Coriander | Cucumber |
| Fennel | Capsicum/Pepper |
| Lavender | Pumpkin/Squash |
| Mint | Raspberry |
| Rosemary | Strawberry |
| Sage | Watermelon |
| Thyme | |
| Shrubs | Trees |
| Berberis | Basswood/Linden/Tilia |
| Butterfly bush | Black locust |
| Button bush | Fruit - apple, cherry, plum, pear |
| Carragana | Hawthorn |
| Cotoneaster | Maple |
| Potentilla | Mountain ash |
| Privet | Poplar |
| Willow |
Click here for a list of hardy plants suitable for Zone 3 like the Cariboo region BC.
