This evergreen shrub puts on an impressive bloom in early summer that is loved by bees. There are a variety of species and crosses with […] Read More
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PSBA is interested in helping everyone to keep bees healthy. One way to do this, and is relatively easy to do (even for non-beekeepers) is to […] Read More
Seven Sons Tree (Heptacodium miconioides) is a late summer bloomer that is desirable to both bees and gardeners. Flowers are fragrant and typically found in […] Read More
This mid-summer flower will have bees falling over themselves to work, and it is not uncommon to see multiple types of bees, and butterflies working […] Read More
Privet is a popular shrub that produces clusters of small white flowers that are highly desirable to honey bees. Most varieties of privet are evergreen, […] Read More
These native New Zealand shrubs are low maintenance and adapt well to our Northwest climate. Depending on the variety you can get blooms at various […] Read More
Nepeta produces long lasting flower spikes that are highly appealing to honey bees. They are members of the mint family and do best in sunny […] Read More
The Evergreen Huckleberry is a versatile native plant that has the ability to grow in either full sun or deep shade. When in a full […] Read More
Appearing at the end of winter, Crocus blooms are a sign that spring is on the way and are an excellent pollen food source. They […] Read More
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis) includes several different species that are native to Eastern North America, China, and Japan ranging in colors from yellow to red that […] Read More