Guess what are the most likely colors to attract bees? According to scientists, purple, violet and blue. This is probably because a bee's color receptors are ultraviolet, blue and green.
They can also see reddish wavelengths such as yellow and
orange, but bees don’t have a red color sensor so they can’t see red light;
therefore, what is vivid red to us is unseen by bees!
Add bright white and yellow flowers to a bee’s favorite
color list. However, they are less likely to be drawn to light shades of any color,
especially pale colors.
To “Bee Sure” which flowers your local bees prefer, ask your local nursery which plants attract the most bees in your climate zone. Most of all, have fun planting beautiful flowers to attract one of nature’s most beneficial insects to your garden!
Photo of bumblebee by Melissa G. Edwards
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