Growing flowers is an essential aspect of creating a thriving backyard ecosystem. In addition to beautifying beds and borders, planting annuals for pollinators is a great way to ensure access to their much needed nectar and pollen. Nectar and pollen are essential to many insects as a means to feed. Learning more about different types of annual flowers for pollinators can help growers select plants which are best fit for their own landscape. Below, we have outlined some of the best annuals for pollinators. Annuals for Bees and Butterflies Borage – Borage is one of many ideal annuals for bees. Often grown as a companion plant in vegetable gardens, borage is seldom affected by disease or insect pressure. Brilliant blue flowers, which open in very early summer, serve as a magnet to various species of bees. When allowed to set seed, borage is known to freely volunteer in the garden […]
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