Partial Shade Plants for Honeybees

[Adam Foster Collins]

Anyone know of good partial shade plants for the bees? I have a number of varieties going now, which all seem to prefer full sun. Any that really do best in a mix of sun and shade? Say, 2-3 hours of direct sunlight per day?

Thanks,

Adam

[odfrank]

Raspberries, but they won't do as well as in sunnier areas.

[KQ6AR]

Seen bees on some of our hosta's

[John V]

Check on the different varieties of Clethras. I believe they tolerate even full shade but do prefer partial sun/shade. I also believe there are different Abelias for partial shade.

Later, John

[Adam Foster Collins]

Okay, I've got raspberries and hostas already. I'll check out Clethras and Abelias.

Thanks,

Adam

[LtlWilli]

Astilbe will bloom profusely in shade. It is the king of the gloomy darkness. A little sun wll even improve the bloom.

[Adam Foster Collins]

Do the bees pay much attention to Astilbe?

Adam

[Walliebee]

Adam,
What is your minimum low temperature in the winter?

[LtlWilli]

With all those blossoms in at least three colors, I would think so.