I'm working on thoughts for what to plant along the stone wall leading up to the hive. I would like something bee friendly but the shade choices are limited and I probably shouldn't encourage the bees to hang out near the stairs.
small species catmint (nepeta 'Walker's Low')
corsican mint
I think I'll put the bee flowers in the front bed.
Mondara 'Raspberry Wine' - bee balm
Echinacea Purpurea 'Prarie Splendor' - cone flower
Agastache 'Purple Haze' - anise hyssop
Eupatorium coelestinum 'Wayside' - hardy ageratum
Melissa officinalis - lemon balm
Solidago - goldenrod
I also need to identify water issues with creating a bed against the porch where I want to place the monarda (bee balm). Do I want that as only bee balm or also as an herb location? They can do part shade areas and I need to try them there if that's the case.
Lavender at the woodline NOPE I think lavender won't work in the clay. Keep thinking.
I picked up a great book at the library that I'm using for reference to think about my backyard design. "Designing the New Kitchen Garden An American Potager Handbook" by Jennifer R. Bartley It's been inspiring.
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Anise hyssop! I once had a bumble bee, drunk on nectar, make its way up my pants leg, and up and up and up. It never did sting, but I eventually had to go inside and undress, at which point that bee met its maker. Don't know, but it might do okay in partial shade? Kate
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