print email comment close Gardening for Native Bees in North America URL: http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/docs.htm?docid=12050 Description: "The purpose of ... [this] tabulation of garden plants for native bees is to help guide home gardeners in North American to genera of flowering plants whose species will please gardener and bee alike.  In turn, bees can provide bumper crops in our orchards and vegetable gardens, plus providing hours of pleasant entertainment and distraction." Highlighted plants are widely cultivated and attractive to bees. From the Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Author: Cane, James H. Publisher: Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Extra Keywords pollinator LII Database Information: Record 26403 created by Maria Brandt on 06/27/2008 Last modification on 07/08/2008 Published: 07/23/2008   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26403