{"id":3769,"date":"2022-03-28T12:18:50","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T11:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reviveabee.com\/?p=3769"},"modified":"2024-01-11T15:17:38","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T15:17:38","slug":"best-flowers-and-plants-for-mason-bees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reviveabee.com\/best-flowers-and-plants-for-mason-bees\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Flowers and Plants for Mason Bees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mason bees<\/a> are prolific pollinators, so we want to make sure these industrious insects have all the flowers they need to carry on their great work.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s dive straight into the undergrowth with our list of the best flowers and plants for mason bees and how to attract them to your garden or wild space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best flowers for Mason bees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to attracting mason bees providing a range of plant species rich in nectar and pollen is key.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They provide daily energy and act as nursing food for the larvae sealed in individual cells back at the nest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A key thing to note when selecting the right flower and plants for mason bees is accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flowers with a single row of petals are much easier to access for the smaller mason bee species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Composite flowers providing open petals and an easy route to the resources stored inside are ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try to plant a varied mix of wildflower species<\/a> to ensure you give all pollinators ample opportunity to gather resources in your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s your list of the best mason bee flowers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n