Liver balsam, which originally comes from Mexico, impresses in beds and pots with its herbaceous growth and the abundance of flowers that it produces in summer. But to what extent is it interesting for bees?
Is liver balm interesting for bees?
Liver Balm is attractive to bees because it produces a variety of flowers from June to October. Bees, bumblebees and butterflies are equally attracted to white, pink and blue varieties, although its nectar supply is low compared to other summer bloomers.
Do bees like to seek out liver balm?
Bees are looking forgladly the liver balm. He offers them nectar and pollen. But compared to other summer bloomers, its nectar supply is rather small. Nevertheless, even bumblebees and butterflies find it difficult to resist.
Why is liver balm bee-friendly?
Liver balm is considered bee-friendly, especially due to its longflowering periodfrom June to October and itsvariety of flowers. If its withered flowers are cut off before the seeds form, new flower buds will then form. The flowering period of the liver balm can therefore be extended for a long time. The flowers can be present until the first frost. Bees love the white varieties as well as the pink and blue ones.
Which other bee-friendly plants go well with liver balm?
Ageratum houstonianum goes well withnumerousother bee-friendlyperennials that bloom in mid and late summer. For example, it harmonizes with low snapdragons, marigolds, zinnias and ornamental tobacco. It is also pretty to look at in the foreground of strawflowers and asters.
How do I create a bee pasture with liver balm?
You can create a bee pasture by plantingseveralspecimens andvarieties of liver balsam. If you don't have space in the flower bed, you can also put this flowering plant from the daisy family in the balcony box. Due to its low growth, it is ideal for boxes, pots and containers. You can not only use it as a bee pasture, but also as a cut flower.
Tip
Water abundantly to prevent premature wilting
You can plant the liver balm in large areas in the flower bed. Be sure to water it regularly. If there is a lack of water, its flowers tend to wilt prematurely. The bees would hate you for that.
