Thank you for verifying my suspicion of coneflower cultivars . I have a purple one that is always loaded with bees and butterflies. I also have an orange cultivar named Cheyenne Spirit and have never seen a bee or butterfly on it. I'll be pulling it out soon. I'm going to try to find Mountain Mint to replace it. Happy gardening from the Pocono mountains Pa.
Mt Cuba released an echinacea cultivar trial with pollinator visitations for each of the cultivars. What you say about Pinks and whites is so true! Although, the sombrero series and it’s different colors did well in their trial. It’s a shame breeders don’t do UV spec to see how the petals look to bees. To me it seems obvious to breed not only for human visuals but bee visuals so they know to go to those flowers. The sombrero series shows me you can breed interesting colors that are still bee friendly.
Great talk
Great job I have cone flowers the bees love them.
Hi Ana, thank you for commenting! Enjoy the bees and coneflowers!
Thank you for verifying my suspicion of coneflower cultivars . I have a purple one that is always loaded with bees and butterflies. I also have an orange cultivar named Cheyenne Spirit and have never seen a bee or butterfly on it. I'll be pulling it out soon. I'm going to try to find Mountain Mint to replace it.
Happy gardening from the Pocono mountains Pa.
Thank you for commenting! Mountain mint is an unbelievable pollinator plant!
The Goldfinches returned right in cue with the Anise Hyssop. They check for seed production daily. I love it!
Thanks for commenting, they are such a treat to watch!
Mt Cuba released an echinacea cultivar trial with pollinator visitations for each of the cultivars. What you say about Pinks and whites is so true! Although, the sombrero series and it’s different colors did well in their trial. It’s a shame breeders don’t do UV spec to see how the petals look to bees. To me it seems obvious to breed not only for human visuals but bee visuals so they know to go to those flowers. The sombrero series shows me you can breed interesting colors that are still bee friendly.
I'm in eastern pa where can I purchase Beauty Berry?
Your "bloom in month" videos are so helpful! Great job!
Hi Yinan, thank you! So glad you enjoy the videos, I hope they help you include some new plants!