[juzzerbee]

Thanks to those that helped me with the last flower I needed help with. Can anyone tell me what kind of flower this one is? The bees seem to enjoy it this time of year. Thanks, juzzer

 

[jbraun]

This is Liatris spicata or Blazing Star. It's a North American native to eastern and central states. The bees seem to like it as much as we do.

 

[roberto487]

This is Liatris spicata or Blazing Star. It's a North American native to eastern and central states. The bees seem to like it as much as we do.

My garden is full of those and I have not seen any honeybees on them. I see many natives bees hitting them hard. I planted for my honeybees though.

 

[Knisely]

Liatris spicata is right.

 

[juzzerbee]

Thanks for the quick response. My mom saw them and wasn't sure it were bumbles or honeybees on the flowers she saw.....they ended up being bumbles. I guess I need to educate her more on the differences. She did purchase some recently for planting and I am eager to get some in the ground as well since they are so cool looking, whether the honeybees will enjoy them or not. It looks like a blossom that would offer something to honeybees. juzzer