Herbs for BeesWe have a large population of bees at the Herbary. There are many herbs you can purchase to increase the amount of bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. Some of our favorites include Butterfly Bush, Monarda, Rosemary and of course Lavender. Below is a list of herb plants that bees love. Herbal honey can liven up the menu and please the palate. We have put together a few of our favorite quick honey treats on the recipes page. |
Agastache
Angelica Arnica Basil Bee Balm Betony Borage Catnip Catmint Chives Comfrey |
Evening primrose
Echinacea Elecampane Fennel Foxglove Germander Hollyhocks Hyssop (Anise) Lambs ear |
Lavender
Lemon balm Lions tail Marjoram Mints Mother wort Myrtle Oregano Penstomen Roses Rosemary |
Sage
Salvia, blue Salvia, white Sealheal St Johns Wort Teasel Thistle, Globe Thymes Valerian Yarrow |