![]() ![]() The suite of traits that are used by a flower to attract a specific group of animals as pollinators is called a pollination syndrome. When selecting flowers for your bee garden, it is important to recognize that flowers that employ melittophily, or bee pollination, often share particular traits that make them more attractive to bees. By opting for native plants, your garden will be attractive to adult bees that are foraging for nectar and pollen, but will also increase native habitat in your area for other wildlife, like caterpillars and birds. The climate in your region, defined by the USDA plant hardiness zone map, will determine which flowers can survive and the timing of their flowering in your garden.Įxotic plants that produce lots of nectar, like butterfly bush, are great for attracting bees and butterflies into your yard, but they often cannot support the entire life cycle of these insects. Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings are 4” tall.Select a variety flowers that are most attractive to bees and will bloom at different times throughout the year for a steady supply of nectar and pollen. Seedlings will emerge in approximately 7–21 days.Smooth with back of garden rake, but do not cover water gently. ![]() Either toss the seeds in the air like ‘feeding chickens’ to create the airborne conditions that spread seeds in nature, - Or, pre-mix the seeds with 2 cups of sand or organic cat litter, and pelletized lime, then broadcast with a hand-held spreader to achieve even distribution. Next, spread the seed as evenly as possible.feet remove grass and other plants, loosen the soil and make it level and smooth. Select an area outdoors in a sunny location.Seeds planted right after the first killing frost will survive the winter and sprout early the following spring. Fall is the ideal time to start a bee and butterfly garden-just as nature intended. If sowing in the early summer, plant the seeds before the weather gets hot (seeds sown in hot climates will require additional watering). The pollinator garden mix can be sown every season except winter.įor immediate enjoyment, start in the early spring right after the danger of frost has passed. It grows quickly and is fun for the whole family to participate in planting and caring for together. Burpee’s Bee Garden seed mix is designed to be easy to use. ![]()
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