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The 16 Best Flowers for Bees

  • By Jane Ten
  • Nov. 3, 2021


Are you searching for the best flowers for bees?

Look no further.

Below, we’ve listed the 16 best flowers that’ll have bees flocking to your garden.

But there’s something you should know first.

You need to know what your hardiness zone is. Hardiness zones are what gardeners use to determine which plants thrive in their area.(1)

Use this map to determine your zone:

For example, if you live in south Florida, your hardiness zone is colored red on the map. This means it corresponds with zone 10.

Keep your zone number in mind as we go through the list of the best flowers for bees.

Are you ready?

Let’s jump in.

The 16 Best Flowers for Bees:

1. Pansy

Where to buy: Amazon

Hardiness zones: 2-11

Blooms: Spring, summer, fall, winter

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2. Cornflower

Where to buy: Amazon

Hardiness zones: 2-11

Blooms: Late spring to summer

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3. Calendula

Where to buy: Amazon

Hardiness zones: 2-11

Blooms: Spring through fall

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4. Cosmos

Where to buy: Amazon

Hardiness zones: 2-11

Blooms: Summer through fall

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5. Zinnia

Where to buy: Amazon

Hardiness zones: 2-10

Blooms: Spring through fall

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6. Phlox

Where to buy: Amazon

Hardiness zones: 2-9

Blooms: Spring through summer

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7. New England Aster

Where to buy: Amazon

Hardiness zones: 3-8

Blooms: Late summer, early fall

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8. Black-eyed Susan

Where to buy: Amazon

Hardiness zones: 3-9

Blooms: Summer, early fall

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9. Bee Balm

Where to buy: Amazon

Hardiness zones: 3-9

Blooms: Spring, summer

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10. Catmint

Where to buy: Amazon

Hardiness zones: 3-9

Blooms: Spring, summer

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11. Allium

Where to buyAmazon

Hardiness zones: 3-9

Blooms: Spring, summer

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12. Liatris

Where to buy: Amazon

Hardiness zones: 3-8

Blooms: Late summer

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13. Yarrow

Where to buy: Amazon

Hardiness zones: 3-9

Blooms: Spring, summer

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14. Oregano

Where to buy: Amazon

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Blooms: Spring, summer

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15. Lupine

Where to buy: Amazon

Hardiness zones: 4-9

Blooms: Spring, summer

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16. Crocus

Where to buy: Amazon

Hardiness zones: 3-8

Blooms: Winter, spring

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