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.
A cluster of Supercal® Premium Pink Mist Petchoa flowers showcases pastel pink blooms with yellow centers and lush green leaves, densely packed together in full bloom - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Clusters of pastel pink Supercal® Premium Pink Mist Petchoa blooms with light yellow centers stand out against a dark background, with a few bright magenta flowers seen in the corner - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Supercal® Premium Pink Mist Petchoa

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of Supercal® Premium Purple Dawn Petchoa, a petunia-calibrachoa hybrid, showcasing vibrant pink blooms with dark veins and green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A close-up of Supercal® Premium Purple Dawn Petchoa, its vibrant blooms held gently between two fingers, with more sun-loving flowers and lush green leaves in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Supercal® Premium Purple Dawn Petchoa

$10.99
$10.99

A cluster of Supercal® Premium Red Maple Petchoa flowers displays vibrant red-orange petals with yellow centers and lush green leaves, blooming closely together - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of a hand gently holding a Supercal® Premium Red Maple Petchoa, highlighting its velvety petals and pale center, with other hybrid petchoa and burgundy-red blooms set among lush green foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Supercal® Premium Red Maple Petchoa

$10.99
$10.99
A lush cluster of Supercal® Premium Rose Pink Petchoa blooms with green leaves, flowering closely together in a garden setting - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Supercal® Premium Rose Pink Petchoa

$10.99
$10.99
Supercal® Premium Rose Star Petchoa features vibrant magenta blooms with dark centers and green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Supercal® Premium Rose Star Petchoa blooms in bright magenta, with green leaves and wood chips on the ground, thriving outdoors in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Supercal® Premium Rose Star Petchoa

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of vibrant Supercal® Premium Sunray Pink Petchoa blooms, featuring yellow and red centers, surrounded by lush green leaves with more flowers visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of vibrant Supercal® Premium Sunray Pink Petchoa blooms with yellow and dark-centered veins, set among lush green leaves and hints of other colorful flowers in the - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.background.

Supercal® Premium Sunray Pink Petchoa

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of Supercal® Premium Sunset Orange Petchoa flowers in full bloom with green leaves and a touch of pink. Vibrant petals feature rich color gradients and delicate textures - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Supercal® Premium Sunset Orange Petchoa blooms in vibrant orange and yellow shades, set against green leaves. Their gradient petals create a lively display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Supercal® Premium Sunset Orange Petchoa

$10.99
$10.99

A planter box with Superlophus® Sunglow Texas Primrose (Oenothera), vivid purple petunias, and trailing green heat-tolerant plants set against a white lattice background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.Superlophus® Sunglow Texas Primrose (Oenothera) features bright yellow, delicate flowers and slender green leaves. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Superlophus™ Sunglow Texas Primrose (Oenothera)

$10.99
$10.99

A cluster of blooming Supertunia® Tiara™ Blue Petunia with white centers and green leaves creates a striking, trailing ground cover against a background of beige siding - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A large decorative pot with lush green elephant ear leaves and vibrant Supertunia® Tiara™ Blue Petunia flowers sits on a porch in front of beige siding and a blue door with matching shutters - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.

Supertunia® Blue Tiara™ Petunia

$10.99
$10.99

A dense cluster of Supertunia® Tiara™ Pink Petunia blooms brightly beside a paved path, with white flowers and green foliage in the background on a sunny day - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A vibrant cluster of Supertunia® Tiara™ Pink Petunia flowers, featuring white centers and lush green foliage, creates a colorful, eye-catching display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Supertunia® Pink Tiara™ Petunia

$10.99
$10.99

The Sweet Citrus Annual Combo Kit features a hanging basket brimming with yellow and pink blooms, highlighted by dark purple, heart-shaped leaves. These vibrant summer annuals make a striking statement against any white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners. Container not included.

Sweet Citrus - DIY Annual Combo Kit

$31.32
$32.97 $31.32
The Flamenco Annual Combo Kit features vibrant Supertunia pink Lovie Dovie petunias and dark purple ornamental sweet potato vine in a hanging basket with two metal chains - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners. Container not included.

The Flamenco - DIY Annual Combo Kit

$31.32
$32.97 $31.32
Totally Tempted™ Frosted Violets Cuphea features clusters of purple and white blooms with green foliage. The vibrant petals are deep purple at the center, fading to white edges, resembling frosted violets - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCTotally Tempted™ Frosted Violets Cuphea features purple and white blooms with ruffled edges amid green leaves, creating vibrant contrasts as a stunning pollinator plant for any lush, healthy garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Totally Tempted® Frosted Violets™ Cuphea

$10.99
$10.99
Clusters of Totally Tempted™ Richly Red™ Cuphea showcase ruffled red petals with purple-red centers and lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.The Totally Tempted™ Richly Red™ Cuphea, a long-blooming annual, showcases dense green leaves and vibrant red flowers in a light green pot set against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Totally Tempted® Richly Red™ Cuphea

$10.99
$10.99

Clusters of vibrant purple, ruffled-petal flowers with deep centers cover the Totally Tempted™ Vivid Violet Cuphea. This long-blooming annual has green, lance-shaped leaves and is a pollinator favorite for any garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Totally Tempted® Vivid Violet™ Cuphea

$10.99
$10.99
Close-up of Totally Tempted™ Watermelon Wine™ Cuphea with red, crinkled, star-shaped petals and purple centers amid dense, vibrant dark green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.The Totally Tempted™ Watermelon Wine™ Cuphea, a vibrant pollinator plant, shows off glossy green leaves and numerous red-purple blooms in a light green textured ceramic pot against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Totally Tempted® Watermelon Wine™ Cuphea

$10.99
$10.99

Several tall stems of Toucan® Coral Canna Lily (Canna), a striking tropical plant with broad green leaves, grow in a vibrant garden bed surrounded by colorful flowers and lush foliage on a sunny day - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA Toucan® Coral Canna Lily (Canna) with large orange petals blooms amid green leaves and slender, dark, grass-like foliage in a tropical garden setting - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Toucan® Coral Canna Lily (Canna)

$15.99
$15.99

Close-up of a vibrant Toucan® Scarlet Canna Lily (Canna) with ruffled scarlet red petals, displayed against a blurred backdrop of green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Toucan® Scarlet Canna Lily (Canna)

$15.99
$15.99

A close-up of the Toucan® Yellow Canna Lily (Canna) highlights its yellow petals with speckled orange markings, set against large green leaves and lush foliage in a bright tropical garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCToucan® Yellow Canna Lily (Canna) blooms with green leaves in sunlight by a stone wall and concrete ground, while purple and pink tropical garden plants are partly visible at the bottom of the image - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Toucan® Yellow Canna Lily (Canna)

$15.99
$15.99

A close-up of Unplugged® Pink Salvia, a drought-tolerant annual with vibrant pink-purple flower spikes, tubular blossoms on dark stems, and green leaves. Mealycup sage blooms appear in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Unplugged® Pink Salvia features clusters of vibrant purple-pink tubular flowers and textured green leaves, creating a lush display. This drought-tolerant annual thrives in tough conditions, adding beauty to any garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Unplugged® Pink Salvia

$10.99
$10.99
Close-up of Unplugged® Red Salvia, a deer-resistant hummingbird plant with green leaves in the background. Tall spikes are densely packed with vibrant tubular red blooms. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Unplugged® Red Salvia

$10.99
$10.99

Unplugged® White Salvia features tall spikes of delicate white flowers and lush green leaves, forming dense clusters that brighten any pollinator garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A cluster of Unplugged® White Salvia stands tall behind red dahlias and small purple and white flowers, all set against a white background—perfect for creating a beautiful pollinator garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Unplugged® White Salvia

$10.99
$10.99
Close-up of Vermillionaire® Large Firecracker Plant (Cuphea) with clusters of tubular, orange-red, yellow-tipped blooms and lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA dense bush of Vermillionaire® Large Firecracker Plant (Cuphea) fills the frame, with dark green foliage and abundant tubular orange blooms clustered along thin stems - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Vermillionaire® Large Firecracker Plant (Cuphea)

$10.99
$10.99

A dense cluster of Violet Knight® Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia), a flowering annual with purple blooms, grows beside a stone garden border, surrounded by green foliage and other leafy plants in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of Violet Knight® Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia) blooms overflows from a planter outdoors, with vibrant purple flowers and a blurred green grassy background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Violet Knight® Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia)

$10.99
$10.99