Like most other flowers, sunflowers produce nectar, which bees consume and transform into honey. Sunflowers are particularly attractive mainly due to the sheer number of florets on a single sunflower; a bee can spend over an hour on the same plant.
Sunflowers reproduce by large seeds that form in the center of their flowerhead.
Yes, sunflowers can attract butterflies because they produce nectar that butterflies feed on.
Three flowers that are insect-pollinated are sunflowers, roses, and lilies. These flowers often have colorful petals, strong fragrances, and nectar to attract insects like bees, butterflies, and beetles for pollination.
To attract bees to your garden without attracting wasps, focus on planting flowers that bees are attracted to, such as lavender, sunflowers, and bee balm. Avoid planting flowers that are attractive to wasps, like sweet-smelling flowers or fruits. Additionally, provide a water source for bees, such as a shallow dish with rocks for them to land on. Regularly maintain your garden to keep it clean and free of debris that may attract wasps.
collect honeyand pollen!?!
Yes. Although if the sunflowers are grown using systemic insecticides, such as Bayer's Clothianidin, the bees will almost certainly die from neonicotinoid poisoning.
Yes, sunflowers can attract flies due to their bright colors and sweet nectar, which can be appealing to certain fly species.
Sedums do not attract bees. There are also some breeds of ivy and ice plants that do not attract bees.
No, killing bees does not attract more bees. In fact, killing bees can disrupt the balance of the bee population and harm the ecosystem.
Flowers attract bees by their scent and beautiful colours they have.
No, killing a bee does not attract more bees.
English flowers that attract bugs include marigolds, which draw in beneficial insects like ladybugs, and lavender, known for attracting bees and butterflies. Other notable examples are daisies, which appeal to a variety of pollinators, and sunflowers, which can attract bees and birds. Additionally, herbs like mint and thyme can also lure in various beneficial insects, enhancing the biodiversity of gardens.