Bees do not see color the same way humans do, so they are attracted to certain flower colors. Plants on the blue and yellow end of the color spectrum attract bees because those are the colors they can easily perceive. According to scientists, the most likely colors to attract bees are purple, violet, and blue. Bees can also see blue-green, bees purple, and violet. Darker colors such as red appear black to bees, and since black is the absence of color, bees are not naturally attracted to plants with red hues. Choosing red plants will discourage bees in the garden. Some tubular flowers are also not attractive to bees because the shape is not conducive to pollination.
Here are some flower colors that attract bees:
- Blue
- Yellow
- Purple
- Violet
Here are some flower colors that do not attract bees:
- Red
It is important to note that bees need pollen and nectar from flowers to power their flight and nourish offspring.
