Bee Friendly Annuals & Flowers

Bee friendly flowers bring season-long color to your garden while giving local bees exactly what they need to thrive. Bees are our most efficient pollinators, and annuals are one of the best ways to support them. They bloom prolifically and keep nectar flowing from spring through frost. Because you plant annuals fresh each year, you can try new bee friendly annuals every season. That means your pollinator garden keeps evolving.

At Garden Crossings, we hand-pick our bee friendly annuals for vibrant blooms, strong pollinator appeal, and reliable performance. You'll find trailing varieties for containers, upright bloomers for garden beds, and compact options for borders. We choose every variety with bees in mind. Plant them where pollinators gather most and enjoy a season full of color and buzzing activity.

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A vibrant garden bed displays bright Mojave® Yellow Purslane (Portulaca) flowers in the foreground, with clusters of small purple blooms and lush green foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of bright yellow Mojave® Yellow Purslane (Portulaca) flowers, each with five petals and vivid stamens, bloom among lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Mojave® Yellow Purslane (Portulaca)

$10.99
$10.99

Clusters of vibrant Ping Pong Purple Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena) feature rounded, clover-like blooms and green leaves set against a soft, blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.Clusters of vibrant, round magenta Ping Pong Purple Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena) flowers and green leaves grow closely together in sunlight, creating a lively, colorful garden display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Ping Pong Purple Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena)

$10.99
$10.99

Pure White Butterfly® Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum) features large petals of pure white blooms with bright yellow centers above green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Pure White Butterfly® Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum), a continuous bloomer, showcases pure white daisy flowers with bright yellow centers amid lush green foliage, seen in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Pure White Butterfly® Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum)

$10.99
$10.99

The Share the Joy Annual Combination is a hanging basket filled with vibrant pink, magenta, and white petunias in full bloom, perfect for container gardens. It comes with a sturdy metal chain for easy hanging - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Share the Joy Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99

A dense cluster of fragrant white blooms from Snow Princess® Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia) fills the foreground, set against vibrant green grass and bathed in natural sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A garden bed filled with clusters of fragrant white Snow Princess® Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia) and vibrant purple blossoms, surrounded by lush green leaves and stems - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Snow Princess® Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia)

$10.99
$10.99

A close-up of Solera™ Dark Red Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) blooms with lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.A brown pot holds vibrant Solera™ Dark Red Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) flowers and lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Solera™ Dark Red Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium)

$11.99
$11.99
Close-up of a lone cluster of vibrant pinkish red blooms, the Solera™ Fuchsia Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) shine amid lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.A tan planter with vibrant pinkish-red blooms of Solera™ Fuchsia Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) sits on a stone surface outdoors, surrounded by lush greenery and garden flowers - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Solera™ Fuchsia Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium)

$11.99
$11.99
Close-up of pink Solera™ Lavender Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) with green rounded leaves and vibrant pink-lavender blooms featuring subtle white streaks - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of vibrant pink Solera™ Lavender Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) flowers with green leaves and buds, patterned gray pots visible in tehe background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Solera™ Lavender Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium)

$11.99
$11.99
Vivid Solera™ Orange Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) blooms stand out above lush green leaves with hints of magenta in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of vibrant Solera™ Orange Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) flowers with green leaves blooming in a white textured planter—an ideal drought-tolerant option for containers, set against wooden planks and gray stones. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Solera™ Orange Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium)

$11.99
$11.99
Vivid scarlet blooms of the Solera™ Red Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) burst among lush, scalloped leaves, with unopened buds nearby. A blurred background suggests a flourishing container garden filled with greenery - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Vibrant scarlet blooms of the Solera™ Red Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium) burst from a white textured pot, accented by lush green leaves and companion container garden displays in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.

Solera™ Red Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium)

$11.99
$11.99
A cluster of vibrant Southern Blaze™ Blueberry Phlox with deep green leaves fills the frame, displaying delicate petals and rich color - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Southern Blaze™ Blueberry Phlox features clusters of small, five-petaled purple and lavender blooms with darker centers - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Southern Blaze™ Blueberry Phlox

$10.99
$10.99

Clusters of Southern Blaze™ Red Hot Phlox bring bold red, heat- and drought-tolerant blooms to your garden, creating a lush scene of vibrant color among green foliage and accents of purple flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A planter filled with vibrant Southern Blaze™ Red Hot Phlox, known for its bright red and white blossoms surrounded by dark green leaves and displayed outdoors - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.

Southern Blaze™ Red Hot Phlox

$10.99
$10.99

A dense cluster of vibrant Stardiva™ Blue Fan Flower (Scaevola) with green centers blooms in a mulched garden bed, framed by lush green foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of small, vibrant purple flowers from the Stardiva™ Blue Fan Flower (Scaevola) spread along the ground among green foliage, with dark mulch beneath - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Stardiva® Blue Fan Flower (Scaevola)

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of numerous Stardiva™ Pink Fan Flower (Scaevola) blooms, each with five narrow petals and small green leaves. These densely clustered annual pink flowers create a vibrant, textured floral display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A ceramic pot filled with lush green foliage and abundant star-shaped pink blooms features the charming Stardiva™ Pink Fan Flower (Scaevola) in full bloom - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Stardiva® Pink Fan Flower (Scaevola)

$10.99
$10.99
Close-up of a cluster of white, star-shaped Stardiva™ White Fan Flower (Scaevola) blooms with yellow centers and green leaves, featuring both open flowers and buds for a lush, vibrant look - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A ceramic pot displays lush green foliage and many star-shaped Stardiva™ White Fan Flower (Scaevola) blooms with yellow centers, all set against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Stardiva® White Fan Flower (Scaevola)

$10.99
$10.99
Close-up of vibrant pink Sun Parasol® XP Mauvelous Mandevilla flowers with five petals and dark centers, set against lush green leaves. This healthy climber blooms beautifully in a black pot, adding a fresh touch to any space - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.Sun Parasol® XP Mauvelous Mandevilla is a climbing plant with glossy green leaves and abundant vibrant pink trumpet-shaped blooms, displayed against a light gray textured backdrop - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Sun Parasol® XP Mauvelous Mandevilla

$15.99
$15.99

Sunbini® Creeping Zinnia (Sanvitalia) features bright yellow, daisy-like blooms with green centers amid dense, dark green foliage. This heat-tolerant plant offers a vibrant display of buds and blossoms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA cluster of Sunbini® Creeping Zinnia (Sanvitalia), with bright yellow blooms and green leaves, fills the frame in a vibrant, cheerful display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Sunbini® Creeping Zinnia (Sanvitalia)

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of a vibrant Suncredible® Saturn™ Sunflower (Helianthus) with a dark brown center and reddish-orange ring blooms outdoors among green leaves and everblooming sunflowers beneath a blue sky - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A patch of Suncredible® Saturn™ Sunflower (Helianthus), prized for drought tolerance, blooms brightly in front of tall ornamental grasses and colorful plants on a sunny day, with a blurred car and trees in the distant background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Suncredible® Saturn™ Sunflower (Helianthus)

$11.99
$11.99

Superbena® Cherryburst Verbena features clusters of pink, white, and red-striped blooms with green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of pink, white, and magenta Superbena® Cherryburst Verbena bloom densely in a garden bed amid vivid purple and pink blossoms, green leaves, and visible soil - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Superbena® Cherryburst Verbena

$10.99
$10.99

A cluster of light purple and white Superbena® Stormburst Verbena, a deer-resistant annual, is surrounded by green leaves and vibrant blossoms like purple and yellow flowers in a lively garden setting - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Superbena® Stormburst Verbena features clusters of light purple and white flowers with small green buds and leaves, creating a dense, textured pattern - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Superbena® Stormburst Verbena

$10.99
$10.99

Clusters of vibrant Superbena® Violet Ice Verbena are framed by red and yellow blooms with green foliage, creating a colorful garden scene - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of Superbena® Violet Ice Verbena features vibrant violet blooms surrounded by lush green leaves and accented by white and lavender flowers, creating a colorful and lively garden display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Superbena® Violet Ice Verbena

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of Supercal® Premium Caramel Yellow Petchoa flowers—vivid yellow petals with orange-red veining radiate from dark centers, ruffled edges, and are set against lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Supercal® Premium Caramel Yellow Petchoa

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of Supercal® Premium Cinnamon Petchoa, a petunia x calibrachoa hybrid, featuring vibrant orange-red petals with cinnamon gradients, dark centers, and green leaves in the background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Supercal® Premium Cinnamon Petchoa

$10.99
$10.99
Supercal® Premium French Vanilla Petchoa displays pale yellow flowers with reddish-orange veins radiating from the centers, creating a vibrant and colorful pattern among green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Supercal® Premium French Vanilla Petchoa

$10.99
$10.99