To ensure their survival and the pollination of the plants on which we depend for a third of our food, pollinating insects must have a sufficient food source. One solution to provide them with this food is to plant honey-producing plant species on our land.
But first of all, what exactly is a honey plant ? A honey plant is a plant that produces nectar and/or pollen, two elements essential to the survival and development of bees and other pollinating insects. Honey plants are therefore valuable allies in maintaining biodiversity and the balance of ecosystems. It is important to favor them in our landscaping choices.
Where to start?
So, you want to sow some plants for the bees, the first step is to see which type corresponds to your needs. It is possible to combine business with pleasure! Why not plant a fruit tree, some herbs or enhance your existing flower bed? Here are some suggestions.
Annuals
- Coriander
- Cosmos
- Sunflower
- Verbena
Small fruits
- Raspberry ( Rubus idaeus )
- Wild strawberry
- Blueberry
- Gadelier
Perennials
- Asclepias syriaca
- Coreopsis lanceolate
- Spotted phlox
- Spiked blazing star ( Liatris spicata )
- True lavender
- Dicentra cucullaria
- Campanula rotundifolia
Trees
- Maple
- Flowering apple tree ( Malus spp .)
- Plum tree ( Prunus domestica )
- Linden tree
- American Rowan
Shrubs
- Potentilla
- Rose bush
- Spirea
There are many honey plants that are not mentioned in our article. Next time you visit the nursery, you can simply google the name of the plants that catch your eye by adding the word "honey?" and you will easily have the information!
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Happy gardening!
Source: https://mjardiner.com/nourrisent-les-bees-et-autre-pollinateurs-avec-des-plantes-melliferes/
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