1. Lavender (Lavandula): The aromatic spikes of lavender attract pollinators while also giving beauty and a pleasant scent to your yard.
2. Sunflowers (helianthus): Sunflowers, with their huge, vivid blooms, are not only visually pleasing, but they also supply plenty of pollen and nectar for bees.
3. Bee balm (Monarda): Bee balm, as its name implies, produces tubular blooms that bees find enticing. It comes in a variety of colors, such as red, pink, and purple.
4. Coneflowers (Echinacea): Coneflowers attract pollinators while also adding color to your landscape. They come in several colors, including purple, pink, and white.
5. Salvia (salvia officinalis): Salvias, with their tubular flowers, provide an abundant source of nectar for bees. There are several options and colors to pick from.
6. Catmint (Nepeta): Catmint, a member of the mint family, has spikes of lavender-blue blooms that attract pollinators.
7. Foxglove (Digitalis): The towering spikes of foxglove blossoms are popular among bees. The tubular blooms occur in a variety of colors, including pink, purple, and white.
8. Snapdragon (Antirrhinum): The unusual form of snapdragon blossoms serves as a landing pad for bees. These flowers come in a variety of colors and provide vertical appeal in your landscape.
9. Zinnia (Zinnia elegans): Zinnias are easy-to-grow annuals with bright, daisy-like flowers. The nectar-rich blossoms attract bees and butterflies.