The Beehive Blog
10 Plants That Attract Bees to Your Garden or Balcony
Supporting the environment can start right at home, with your balcony or garden, and a few plants that attract bees. Planting flowers and herbs that attract bees is a simple way to help pollinators and boost biodiversity. Plus, it adds colour and fragrance to your space.
If you’re wondering which plants attract bees, here’s a list of ten bee-friendly plants that are not only beautiful and useful but also help create a thriving ecosystem for honey bees.
plant these flowers for you and the bees
1. Lavender
Lavender is a top favourite for bees. Its fragrant purple flowers are rich in nectar and bloom during the cooler months in the UAE. Whether fresh or dried, lavender brings beauty and a calming scent to your home.
2. Borage
This star-shaped blue flower is a bee magnet. Borage grows easily, helps stimulate honey production, and can be eaten or brewed as tea. It’s great for gardeners and bees alike.
3. Marigold
Marigolds are bright, bug-repelling, and loved by bees. Plant them alongside your vegetables to help boost pollination and keep pests at bay.
4. Rosemary
Flowering from winter through summer, rosemary is both culinary and pollinator-friendly. Its small blue flowers are a source of nectar, and it doubles as a hardy herb for your kitchen.
5. Basil
Let basil bloom, and bees will come. Its small purple or white flowers offer both nectar and pollen. It’s also a must-have in your summer recipes.
6. Sunflowers
These towering beauties are more than just Instagram-worthy. Sunflowers produce abundant nectar and pollen, making them irresistible to bees. Bonus: you can harvest seeds for snacks!
7. Lemon Tree
Lemon trees that bloom year-round offer consistent food for bees. Grow them in pots or gardens—either way, bees will thank you, and so will your kitchen.
8. Wild Geranium
Not only loved by bees, wild geranium offers antiseptic and healing properties. Its pink to purple blooms are a lovely addition to any pollinator garden.
9. Clover
Clover isn’t just lawn filler—it’s a powerhouse for bees. It improves soil health and requires less water and fertiliser, making it eco-friendly and pollinator-approved.
10. Black-Eyed Susan
Bright and bold, Black-Eyed Susans offer nectar and medicinal benefits. They’re easy to grow and create stunning borders in gardens.
Bonus: Princess Bee Wildflower Mix
Want an easy start? Try our Wildflower Mix, curated especially for UAE gardens. These flowers bloom during the cooler months and provide a consistent food source for honey bees and other pollinators. A blooming garden isn’t just beautiful—it’s a sanctuary for the bees.
Author:
Princess Bee Honey Co.
