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.

A close-up of a bee collecting nectar on a cluster of vibrant orange flowers, with a blurred green background.
Clusters of vibrant, tubular red blooms of the Colorburst™ Deep Red Cape Fuchsia (Phygelius) hang gracefully from green stems with flared, bell-like flowers and lush foliage. More blooms are visible in a blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.A hand gently holds several vibrant red Colorburst™ Deep Red Cape Fuchsia (Phygelius) flowers, their yellow centers and green stamens visible, while dense clusters of this hummingbird plant fill the background - Photo Courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

Colorburst™ 'Deep Red' Cape Fuchsia (Phygelius)

$26.99
$26.99
Clusters of long, tubular, coral-red blooms hang from green stems of Colorburst™ Orange Cape Fuchsia, beautifully set off against softly blurred green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.A close-up of fingers holding a Colorburst™ Orange Cape Fuchsia (Phygelius) flower with yellow highlights and extended stamens, surrounded by matching blooms and blurred red foliage - Photo Courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

Colorburst™ 'Orange' Cape Fuchsia (Phygelius)

$26.99
$26.99

Dense clusters of vibrant pink tubular flowers with flared, darker pink edges bloom on the Colorburst™ Rose Cape Fuchsia (Phygelius), a hummingbird-friendly plant with green stems and leaves and softly blurred foliage - Photo Courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.Vibrant, tubular pink blooms of Colorburst™ Rose Cape Fuchsia (Phygelius) dangle from green stems against a blurred garden background - Photo Courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

Colorburst™ 'Rose' Cape Fuchsia (Phygelius)

$26.99
$26.99
A mass planting of Colorburst™ Yellow Cape Fuchsia (Phygelius) thriving outdoors among other blooming plants, displaying abundant dangling yellow tubular flowers - Photo Courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.A dense cluster of pale yellow, tubular Colorburst™ Yellow Cape Fuchsia (Phygelius) flowers with green foliage is set outdoors, blurred red blooms in the background - Photo Courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

Colorburst™ 'Yellow' Cape Fuchsia (Phygelius)

$26.99
$26.99
The Double Dutch Annual Combo Kit in a hanging basket featuring vibrant annuals like Double Delight Begonia and Summerwave Large Blue, with lush green foliage, all elegantly suspended by a black chain - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners. Container not included.

Double Dutch - DIY Annual Combo Kit

$66.44
$69.94 $66.44
The Fireworks Annual Combo Kit features a lush hanging basket with vibrant purple Supertunia Royal Velvet, red Scarlet Star Verbena, and white blooms, all densely arranged with green foliage for a stunning display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners. Container not included.

Fireworks – DIY Annual Combo Kit

$31.32
$32.97 $31.32
Flambe® Yellow Strawflower (Chrysocephalum) features clusters of small, bright yellow, rounded blooms above green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A brown pot features a bushy Flambe® Yellow Strawflower (Chrysocephalum), its silvery-green leaves and bright yellow flowers thriving outdoors among stones and greenery - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Flambe® Yellow Strawflower (Chrysocephalum)

$10.99
$10.99

A cluster of bright yellow Golden Butterfly® Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum) blooms with round centers, long petals, green leaves, and a few closed buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A lush bush of Golden Butterfly® Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum) features many bright yellow, daisy-like flowers amid green foliage and garden soil, with other plants in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Golden Butterfly® Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum)

$10.99
$10.99

With its striking golden leaves and tall stalks adorned with vibrant red tubular flowers, 'Golden Delicious' Golden Leaved Pineapple Sage (Salvia) is a deer-resistant annual that stands out among other green foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCGolden Delicious' Golden Leaved Pineapple Sage (Salvia) offers bright green, pointed leaves above red and pink petunias, creating a lush, deer-resistant garden display against a backdrop of lawn and shrubs. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Golden Delicious' Golden Leaved Pineapple Sage (Salvia)

$10.99
$10.99
Goldilocks Rocks® Bidens features vibrant yellow blooms with dark centers and green foliage, blurred hints of red and pink flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCTwo bright yellow Goldilocks Rocks® Bidens flowers with rounded petals bloom above dense green foliage. A white plant tag with "PW" is partly visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Goldilocks Rocks® Bidens

$10.99
$10.99

A cluster of Guardian Angel™ Berry Sparkler Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) displays vibrant pink and purple blooms with dense, rounded petals on tall green stems, set against a blurred backdrop of similar flowers - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Clusters of vibrant pink-purple flowers with yellow centers bloom among green leaves, surrounded by other heat-loving annuals like Guardian Angel™ Berry Sparkler Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) in a lively garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Guardian Angel™ Berry Sparkler Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia)

$10.99
$10.99

Henry I Purple' Aster - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.

Henry I Purple' Aster

$14.99
$14.99
Close-up of Honeybells Cuphea features clusters of vibrant red and yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers with green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc. Decorative pot not included.Honeybells Cuphea, a dense shrub with tubular red flowers and green leaves, grows beside a wooden path, creating a vibrant border ideal for pollinator gardens - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.

Honeybells Cuphea

$10.99
$10.99

The Jelly Fish Basket Annual Combo Kit features trailing Silver Falls Dichondra, vibrant Sunpatiens Compact Purple, and lush Kimberly Fern displayed here in two hanging baskets - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Container not included.

Jelly Fish Basket - DIY Annual Combo Kit

$79.73
$83.93 $79.73

Clusters of delicate pink flowers with long, narrow petals and dark green leaves grow on tall stems outdoors—the drought-tolerant Karalee® Petite Pink Butterfly Flower (Gaura) is also known as butterfly flower - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of bright pink flowers with long petals and slender green leaves, Karalee® Petite Pink Butterfly Flower (Gaura) thrives outdoors. Drought tolerant, it blooms densely with fresh blossoms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Karalee® Petite Pink Butterfly Flower (Gaura)

$15.99
$15.99

La Campanella Fuchsia features purple and white flowers with long petals and stamens, accented by green leaves with water droplets. This trailing plant displays both open blooms and buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe La Campanella Fuchsia is a trailing plant with hanging purple and white flowers, pink stamens, and dewy green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

La Campanella Fuchsia

$10.99
$10.99
Close-up of Lady Godiva™ Orange Calendula, an annual with vivid orange blooms and green leaves, adding bright color, with blurred orange flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThree vibrant Lady Godiva™ Orange Calendula blooms with layered petals are accented by nearby green and burgundy leaves, plus touches of variegated yellow and red foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Lady Godiva™ Orange Calendula

$10.99
$10.99
Close-up of Laguna® Cloud White™ Lobelia features clusters of delicate white flowers with small yellow centers and slender green stems, offering a heat-tolerant, densely blooming display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A dark blue ceramic pot filled with lush green stems and white blooming Laguna® Cloud White™ Lobelia, set against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Laguna® Cloud White™ Lobelia

$10.99
$10.99

A cluster of Laguna® Royale Azure Lobelia displays vibrant blue annual blooms with small, delicate petals and white-yellow centers, densely packed amid lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Laguna® Royale Azure Lobelia is a lush potted annual with many small, delicate blue flowers and green foliage, presented in a shiny dark blue ceramic pot with lighter blue accents - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Laguna® Royale Azure Lobelia

$10.99
$10.99
A cluster of Laguna® Royale Lilac Lobelia displays light purple flowers with slender petals and green stems and leaves in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A dark gray decorative pot holds a lush mound of Laguna® Royale Lilac Lobelia, featuring small light purple flowers and green foliage from Proven Winners, set against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Laguna® Royale Lilac Lobelia

$10.99
$10.99
A vibrant cluster of small, star-shaped pink flowers and slender green leaves from Laguna® Royale Pink Lobelia fills the image, showcasing this annual's colorful and lively floral display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A large ceramic pot filled with dense, pink blooming Laguna® Royale Pink Lobelia, isolated on a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Laguna® Royale Pink Lobelia

$10.99
$10.99
Lavender Lace Cuphea features dense green foliage and clusters of vibrant purple and pink blooms, forming a lush ground cover that attracts hummingbirds and thrives in heat and drought-tolerant gardens - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCLavender Lace Cuphea features dense green foliage and vibrant purple blooms. Its narrow, pointed leaves create a lush background for delicate flowers that attract hummingbirds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Lavender Lace Cuphea

$10.99
$10.99

Lemon Coral® Sedum, a drought-tolerant and low-maintenance ground cover, grows among large gray and tan rocks near a small pond, creating a lush, natural landscape - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Bright pink flowers bloom above dark mulch, while a patch of yellow-green Lemon Coral® Sedum ground cover grows in the foreground - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Lemon Coral® Sedum

$10.99
$10.99

The Lemonade Stand Annual Combo Kit features a rectangular wicker basket overflowing with vibrant yellow and white Supertunia Saffron Finch, Superbells Yellow, and yellow Luscious Citron flowers - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners. Container not included.

Lemonade Stand - DIY Annual Combo Kit

$31.32
$32.97 $31.32