With their stems covered in fragrant leaves and flowers in dense false spikes, scented nettles enrich every herbaceous bed. Easy to care for and drought-resistant, the perennial forms compact clumps, which with their pretty seed heads are still a great sight even in winter.
Why is sweet nettle good for bees?
The scented nettle is an excellent bee pasture, which is an important food source for bees and other insects thanks to its long flowering period from July to October and its rich supply of nectar and pollen. It can also be cultivated in a pot on a balcony or terrace.
Is sweet nettle good for bees?
The scented nettle (Agastache) is anexcellent bee pasture that providesthe insectsplenty of food.
The mint family plant is decorated with countless, nectar-rich individual flowers, so that honey bees, wild bees, bumblebees and butterflies do not have to worry about finding an empty table at the end of the day. In addition, all insects that only have a short proboscis can access the sweet food easily and without unnecessary effort.
Why are scented nettles so important for bees?
Scented nettles have avery long flowering period,which extends from July to well into October. The eye-catching white, pink or blue-violet colored flower candles are extremely valuable to bees thanks to theirrich supply of nectar and pollen.
- The insects suck up the Agastache's nutritious nectar with their proboscis. From the sweet plant sap they produce honey, which serves as food for the people.
- Only a good supply of protein-rich pollen ensures the continued existence of the bee colony.
Can I cultivate the bee-friendly scented nettle in a bucket?
Scented nettles can begood in the poton the balcony or terracecare. Due to the variety of different varieties, you are guaranteed to find a variant that fits attractively into the planned planting.
The plant, which exudes an aromatic scent, is constantly swarmed by bees and other insects, even when grown in pots. You will be amazed at the diversity of species that can be observed in a single scented nettle.
Tip
Scented nettles love the sun
Scented nettles only produce many flowers that are valuable to bees if they are cultivated in a location with full sun. The perennials are otherwise very easy to care for, hardly need fertilizing and can cope well with drought.
