Bees seem to like the kind of plant that has many small flowers. Globe thistle is a bee favorite. Mint is a nectar source for many insects.
Globe thistle
Mint
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Summer forage for bees
Posted by blueberrytalk on July 31, 2009
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Mint in full bloom
Posted by blueberrytalk on August 17, 2008
The mint in full bloom is a big draw for honeybees. Bumblebees show little interest in this plant. Side shoots will keep the mint in bloom until frost. This is one plant that seems a must for the beekeeper.
mint in bloom
bees love mint
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Mint is mint
Posted by blueberrytalk on August 8, 2008
Mint is very attractive to honeybees. The flowers that open in August are in good time to replace the blackberry that has almost ended and the fireweed that will end soon. Mint will send out side shoots to keep the flowers coming through the rest of the season. Everything about the mint seems similar to the Anise Hyssop.
mint a bee favorite
The mint in this patch has been growing in the same place for over 30 years which is a testament to its durability. Grass tries to compete but some weed control can be exercised in March when the grass appears about 3 weeks ahead of the mint. Given space, the mint will spread readily by root rhizomes.
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