Bee Friendly Flowers, Austin and Zone 8
Mexican Bush Sage
There is a wealth of flowering plants that provide food for bees each spring through late summer and fall. Planting a variety of flowering plants is essential for ensuring that they have food throughout the seasons. Here are some of my favorite bee friendly flowers.
Texas Dandelion
Dandelions are the very first flower for bees every spring so don’t mow them and encourage reseeding in your perennial beds.
Kidneywood Tree
Kidneywood is so covered in bees during the summer that the tree dances with movement.
Fall Aster
Fall Aster is a favorite among bees and butterflies.
Mexican Honeysuckle Bush
Walkers Low Catmint
Moonflower Datura
Texas Sage
Fragrant White Mistflower
Bee Balm
Mexican Oregano
Mexican Plum Tree
Mountain laurel tree
Redbud tree
Flowering Cilantro
Thryallis, Showers of Gold
Pink Creeping Phlox
Blackfoot Daisy
Home Run Rose
Salvia Greggi (White)
Gregg’s blue mist flower
Echinacea purple coneflower
Texas Lantana
Yellow Bells Esperanza
These are just some of the beautiful Texas native and adapted plants that are low water, low maintenance and perennial. By planting a diverse group of flowers for bees, you are also cultivating a buffet of color and texture you can enjoy all year.
Lisa LaPaso
Lisa’s Landscape and Design
”Saving the Planet One Yard at a Time “
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