Annuals |
Honey Bees and Annuals Most of the annuals presented below will be familiar to you. These are just some of the honey bee-friendly annuals, there are dozens of more annuals that bees love. |
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Marigold Blooms:Summer to early autumn
Zone:2 to 11
Height:18” Spread:18” Sun:Full sun Water:Moderate Other:Single petals or ones with open centers are best; deadhead to encourage blooming |
Bachelor Button Blooms:June and July Zone:8 Height:1’ to 2’ Spread:Less than a 1’ Sun:Full sun Water:Moderate Other:Reblooms if cut back; deer resistant |
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Sunflower Blooms:Late summer Zone:All Height:up to 10’ Spread:8” to 12’’ Sun:Full sun Water:Frequent until established,then once a week Other:Attracts birds;can be annual or perennial |
Zinnia
Blooms:June through frost
Zone:2 to 11 Height:1’ to 4’ (depending on variety) Spread:1’ to 2’ Sun:Full sun Water:Medium Other:Deer resistant |
Borage Blooms:Spring to frost (stagger seeding) Zone:All Height:2’ Spread:2.5’ Sun:Full sun Water:Medium Tolerates:Adapts to many soil types, does best in fertile soil Other:Secretes nectar all day; very high sugar content; edible flowers and leaves; medicinal; self-seeds; direct seed; deer resistant |
Pin Cushion Blooms:April to frost Zone:5 to 9 Height:1’ to 1.5’ Spread:1’ to 1.5’ Sun:Full Water:Medium Tolerates:Drought Other:Low maintenance; deer resistant |
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Spider Flower Blooms:July thru September Zone:3 to 8 Height:3’ to 6’ Spread:3’ Sun:Full sun to part shade Water:Low Other:Self seeds; comes in mixed colors: purple, pink, white but can be purchased all one color; deer resistant |
Cosmos Blooms:June to frost Zone:2 to 11 Height:1’ to 4’ Spread:2’ to 3’ Sun:Full Water:Medium Other:Self seeds; low maintenance; deer resistant |
Poppies Blooms:Mid-summer to frost Zone:4 to 9 Height:3’ Spread:12” to 24” Sun:Full Water:Medium Other:Likes well drained soil; comes in purples, pinks, reds, etc.; self-seeds from dried pods; direct sow; deer resistant |
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