Top 7 Plants for Bees and Butterflies

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Top 7 Plants for Bees and Butterflies

Do you want more life in your garden? Then plants that attract bees and butterflies are a great choice. These insects are important for nature and bring movement and color to your garden. In this blog, you will read about seven plants that bees and butterflies love to visit.

Aster ageratoides 'Stardust'

Asters bloom late in the season and bring color when other plants have already faded. They are an important food source for bees and butterflies in autumn.
Four features:

Rich bloom in late summer and autumn
Purple, pink or white flowers
Bee and butterfly friendly
Hardy and easy to care for

Asters like a sunny spot in nutrient-rich, well-drained soil.

Echinops bannaticus

This plant has striking blue globe-shaped flowers that attract many insects. It blooms in summer and stays beautiful for a long time.
Four features:

Blue, globe-shaped flowers
Very attractive to bees and butterflies
Drought tolerant and hardy
Suitable for flower arrangements

Plant Echinops (Globe Thistle) in a sunny spot in dry to moderately fertile soil.

Verbena bonariensis (Vervain)

Vervain has tall, thin stems with small purple flowers. Butterflies love them, and the plant blooms for a very long time.
Four features:

Open growth and tall stems
Blooms from June until the first frost
Butterfly magnet
Perfect for natural gardens

Verbena loves sun and light, well-drained soil.

Monarda fistulosa 'Croftway Pink'

Monarda is a striking plant with flowers in pink, red or purple. The flowers smell lovely and attract many bees and butterflies.
Four features:

Fragrant flowers and leaves
Blooms from July to September
Bee and butterfly friendly
Ideal for sunny, moist spots

Give Monarda (Bee Balm) enough space because it likes air around it.

Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’

This Salvia blooms with upright purple flower spikes and is very popular with bees and butterflies. If you cut it back regularly, it will bloom even longer.
Four features:

Deep purple flowers
Rich bloom from May to August
Drought tolerant
Attractive to insects

Plant Salvia in a sunny spot in dry, well-drained soil.

Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm'

Rudbeckia brings warm colors in late summer. The yellow and brown flowers are a real butterfly magnet.
Four features:

Yellow flowers with a dark heart
Blooms from August to October
Strong and robust
Butterfly friendly

Plant Rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susan) in a sunny place in nutrient-rich, moist soil.

Phlox subulata 'Scarlet Flame'

Phlox is a colorful perennial with a lovely scent. The flowers are large and grow in clusters. A feast for butterflies!
Four features:

Strong fragrance
Long bloom in summer
Available in many colors
Attracts many butterflies

Phlox (Flame Flower) grows best in sun or partial shade with enough water.

Turn Your Garden into an Insect Paradise

With these seven plants, you will attract many bees and butterflies. They do not only bring color and fragrance, but they also help nature. Choose your favorites and give your garden a lively and sustainable boost. Take a look at our range and discover more plants for biodiversity!

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