Plant Once, Pollinate Forever: Perennials That Keep Bees Coming Back

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Echinacea (Coneflower) – With its bold blooms and long flowering season, echinacea is perfect for supporting pollinators.

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Bee Balm (Monarda) – It’s in the name! This colorful flower attracts bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds.

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Black-Eyed Susan – Hardy and cheerful, these golden blooms offer a reliable pollen source late into summer.

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Russian Sage – Tall, airy spikes of lavender-blue flowers are irresistible to bees and drought-tolerant too.

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Milkweed – Essential for monarchs, milkweed also offers nectar for many bee species.

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Sedum (Stonecrop) – A low-maintenance favorite that blooms late in the season when food sources are scarce.

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Catmint – Easy to grow with a long bloom time, catmint is a bee favorite thanks to its aromatic foliage and flowers.

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