Attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators and pest controllers

Описание: How to plant species that will attract predatory and pollinating insects

FEATURED PLANTS

Tall Verbena (Verbena bonariensis)

The flowers are a really valuable source of nectar, which is a great carbohydrate, important for feeding bees, butterflies, hoverflies, other beneficial insects and even honey-eating birds.

Californian Tree Poppy (Romneya coulteri)

The white flowers of the Californian tree poppy are laden with pollen, and this is a great protein source for foraging bees.

Dusty Miller (Senecio vira-vira)

The painted ladies absolutely love it and so do the bees. Recently, an insect expert identified four different beneficial insects in one photo of Dusty Miller.

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Buddleja cultivars

Scabiosa, Wallflower

Myoporum spp.

and Lavender cultivars.

NOTE: Many tough plants have the potential to become weeds, so please check before planting in your area. For more information, please visit the following:

Weeds in Australia
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