Seeds for Bees and Butterflies

Seeds for bees & butterflies – more info

It’s easy to make your garden pollinator-friendly and beautiful with our seeds for bees and butterflies. Add some height to borders with stately foxgloves (Digitalis), vibrant colour with Tithonia ‘Orange’ and summer sunshine with Sunflower ‘Waooh’. Get the best results with tips in our ‘Success with your Seeds’ guide, and see our frequently asked questions below.

What edible plants are good for bees and butterflies?

Garlic chives produce beautiful white flowers that are loved by pollinators. The flowers on mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and oregano are all good food sources for bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Which seeds for bees and butterflies can tolerate drought?

Good pollinator-friendly plants for dry spots include Californian poppy, nasturtium, oregano and rosemary.

Which seeds can be used to produce flowers for drying?

Lavender produces flowers that are easily dried. The seedheads of love-in-a-mist, flowering carrot, garlic chives and teasel are also excellent for producing attractive dried arrangements.