What Outdoor Plants Do Not Attract Bees?

Bees are an important part of the environment, and they help to pollinate flowers in outdoor gardens. As such, many gardeners want to ensure that their outdoor plants are attractive to bees. However, some plants are not attractive to bees, making them more suitable for those who don’t want bees around their gardens.

The most common outdoor plants that do not attract bees are those that lack any type of nectar or pollen. These include plants such as Juniper, Boxwood, Holly, Ligustrum, and English Ivy.

These plants are not attractive to bees because they contain no food source for them to feed on. Many of these plants also have no fragrant flowers or foliage which can be attractive to bees.

In addition to these plants, there are also some flowering shrubs and trees that do not attract bees. These include Daphne, Forsythia, Hydrangea, Viburnum and Rhododendron. While these plants may have some small flowers or scented foliage, they generally produce very little nectar or pollen which is why they are not attractive to bees.

Finally, there are some varieties of vegetables and herbs that may also be unappealing to bees. These include garlic chives, thyme, oregano and parsley; all of which produce very little nectar or pollen and can be planted without attracting too many bees.

Conclusion:

Overall, there are a variety of outdoor plants that do not attract bees due to their lack of nectar or pollen production as well as the absence of fragrant flowers or foliage. These can include Juniper, Boxwood Holly, Ligustrum and English Ivy along with Daphne Forsythia Hydrangea Viburnum and Rhododendron among others; as well as certain vegetables and herbs including garlic chives thyme oregano and parsley. Planting these varieties can be a great way for those who don’t want too many bees around their gardens while still enjoying beautiful flowers in the outdoors!

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Samantha Mckinney