Thanks for the helpful information. Thanks for this. I was Googling bee-related articles and found a chart about pollination syndromes that did NOT mention this color as attractive to bees.
I was confused, because last year, for the first time ever, I planted crimson clover in my backyard and at bloom time my yard was FILLED with industrious little honey bees. It was a wonderful experience I hope to have again next summer! The neighboring lot the house is currently empty is full of crimson clover. It looks more like a meadow than a lawn.
Something else is probably in bloom at the same time. They will go to the one with the best sugar content. Hi everyone! I planted a whole bunch of crimson clover Trifolium incarnatum in anticipation of our first honey bee nuc arrival.
This is a common occurrence which I have explained many times. Give a child a choice between ice cream or a cracker, and chances are he will choose the ice cream and say no to the cracker. But if you now give him a choice between a cracker and some green beans, the cracker starts looking really good. Red clover is an excellent plant for bumble bees and it has the highest amount of amino acids and a high variety of amino acids making it outstanding for bees. Red clover Trifolium pratense is an excellent plant for many bee species, but honey bees are reluctant and much prefer crimson clover Trifolium incarnatum.
I used to bring in solitary bees prior to honey bees, build bee houses with reeds and just crammed what plants they like to pollinate. Solitary bees so many different types that most people never heard of seem to play a huge role in pollination that when I planted this year I decided to plant for them all the best I could not wanting to displace native pollinators to the area I am from. Solitary bees even though are not apart of a apiary play a huge roll in pollination and by all of us providing food sources for them with acres of land that we can plant clover, wildflower or even trees that provide a food source everything we can do to provide forage for them to broaden their food source for diet may be a effort that requires little skill, some minor expense but huge benefits to the livelihood of not only your honey bees but all pollinators in your area.
I agree totally. I plant for the native pollinators and let the honey bees take care of themselves. Same goes for peaches. I am not a beekeeper but I do have a small garden every year so I try to do everything possible to attract every and all pollinators. I have heard the horror stories about honeybee hives dying for one reason or another and it just breaks my heart!
I have recently started breeding rabbits to supplement my grocery bill but their grocery bill is almost as much as mine!
I would like to say thanks to all of you!! Local honey bees have assisted me in helping a rescued dog that had been hit by a tractor trailer on a state highway around the corner from us. Now, 4 yes later, she even has a full coat of hair, like nothing had ever happened much less the thought of losing the leg! I also had a border collie rescue that ended up giving me 16 pups!! No more allergies!! So trust me when I say those little buzzers have saved me thousands plus helped my fur babies beyond belief!!
Now I have new companion plants to add! Sorry this was so long but I just had to sing your praises, everyone could use a pat on the back sometimes!! I planted crimson clover last October. It came up during the winter and then bloomed in the middle of April for about 3 weeks. About 2 or 3 weeks later it was all dead. There was not even any green vegetation.
There is literally no reason for us not to enjoy this flower and hereby provide food for our precious pollinators. Every one of us should help the bees and plant some clover. Plus it is really easy to maintain it and it smells wonderful! The Clover stays alive throughout the whole summer and it can sometimes even survive the cold.
This depends on your location and climate. The best time of the year to plant a Clover is during the spring or summer. Bees love clover very much and we should all help them by converting our garden into a pollen and nectar collecting field for our lovely bees!
If you are wondering what other bee-friendly flowers to plant, do not hesitate and check here! Your email address will not be published. This plant thrives in waterlogged soils. Crimson clover is a plant with bright red nectar-filled blooms loaded with nectar that many insects, including bees, are attracted to. This annual plant is usually found in the southern parts of America and can self-seed if the conditions are favorable, thus ensuring continuity.
Crimson clover thrives well in clay soils or well-drained sandy soil. This is a drought-resistant clover plant that produces blossoms full of pollen and nectar. You can see it growing in poor soils that receive insufficient water. It blossoms in the months of April through July so if you happen to come across these clover plants, which many mistakenly think to be weeds, best leave them for the bees.
Planting the right plants can make all the difference to honey production, so consider adding this valuable crop to your garden. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Please read my disclaimer for additional details.. Bees usually prefer floral plants to satisfy their appetite. Bees, like people,…. The best people in your life deserve perfect gifts. Each plant has been selected based on pollen and nectar production, bloom time and climate preferences. Our honey bee pasture blends include a diverse selection of clover species as well as other legumes like sweet clover and sainfoin. In addition, our blends include wildflowers which have been selected based on research conducted by the USDA and other scientific studies.
Alsike clover is considered one of the best plants for honey bees in North America, especially in cool moist areas like the Pacific Northwest. Unlike other clover species, alsike clover thrives in wet waterlogged soils and is very winter hardy. It produces an abundance of pinkish blossoms that bloom from spring to summer.
Crimson clover is an annual clover best adapted to the southern half of the country. It blooms early in the season, producing a showy display of crimson red blossoms from early April to June. Another honey bee favorite, crimson clover is capable of self-seeding if environmental conditions are right, but will thin out considerably over the years. Prefers well-drained sandy or clay soils. Honey from white clover is considered by many to be the standard by which all other honeys are judged.
White clover prefers cooler climates, but can tolerate a wide range of conditions. This perennial clover also makes a great additive in grasses and lawns. Produces small white flowers which bloom from spring to fall.
Sweet clover is another top honey bee plant. Unlike the other clovers, sweet clover is very drought and heat tolerant, often growing in poor soils with no irrigation.
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