Nearly 1600 species of native bees can be found in California's rich ecosystems and many of California's 5100 species of flowering native plants have coevolved with native bees. Learn how to select plants for your garden or landscape to attract and support native bees.
Included in this set are descriptions of 32 native and a select group of non-native plants, from blanket flower to yarrow, California poppy to California lilac. Also covers 6 varieties of sage.
Included are each plant's common, genus, and family names; most frequent bee visitors; floral resoures (nectar, pollen, or both); bloom time; plant height and width; general description, and growing information.
Also covers tips to attract bees including garden design, soil types best for plants and ground nesting bees, bee nesting requirements, and what to look for in a bee house.
Designed as a companion to the card set Common Bees in California Gardens. This 3-1/2" x 5-1/4" card set is spiral bound and printed on sturdy laminated paper designed to hold up to rough service in the field.