What Plants Attracts the Most Insects?

Happy Spring!

Time to determine this years flowers and see what plant attracts the most insects and bugs.

In the past, the Midnight Blue Salvia has easily been the most popular on this patio. It attracts green bees, honey bees, bumble bees, carpenter bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and praying mantis. Beware, the mantis may eat any of its visitors!

If would like to see more cool insect photos, check out Patio Life exhibiting at the Boston Nature Center April 5 – June 9, 2019. There will be an opening reception Friday, April 5, from 6-8pm.