Why bee-friendly plants?
Anyone can make a valuable contribution to nature conservation with bee-friendly plants. You don't need a large garden to do this, because even the smallest balcony can be planted with plants that the beneficial insects head straight for as valuable pollinators and in search of food. And let's be honest, it's simply delightful to watch the industrious little creatures at work with their pollen panties!
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But which flowers and plants are actually attractive to bees? The insects primarily fly to plants with wide-open flowers because nectar and pollen are easily accessible. So-called double flowers, on the other hand, are difficult because the leaves are close together and the pistils are difficult to reach. The preferred plants of bees include
- Rosaceae
- The borage family (Boraginaceae)
- Compositae (Asteraceae)
- Labiates (Lamiaceae)
- Umbellifers (Apiaceae)
- Leguminous plants (Fabaceae) and
- Fabaceae (butterfly plants)
Garden centers are making it easier and easier for consumers, as bee-friendly plants are labeled accordingly. What's more, you can always ask the experts for advice on site.