Herbs are among the most useful plants for attracting bees to our gardens. They grow well alongside other garden species, or in specially designed areas, and some are suitable for containers. Low-growing herbs, such as cotton lavender (the yellow, button-like flowers above) and thyme, can even be used to make fragrant green paths.

Yes, bees love herbs. Herbs provide sources of pollen, nectar, or both for the bees in your neighborhood. But, not all herbs are created equal and bees definitely have their favorites. Let’s talk about lavender, basil, thyme, bergamot, lemon balm, and borage.

In fact, there is a wide range of herbs that attract both bees and butterflies. Basil, chives, oregano, sage, parsley, and dill just to name a few. Below you will find a list of 15 herbs you should think of planting in your garden, if your goal is to attract these insects.

Planting a variety of herbs, flowers (of different colours) and edibles helps to provide a good food source for bees and means you wont need to be working hard hand pollinating your home grown edibles. Even if you don't need pollination in your yard, a bee friendly garden helps everyone (including the planet of course!)