Do Bees Kill Sunflowers

While all of them are beautiful, only some varieties of sunflowers provide food for bees. Nectar, pollen or both may be gathered from the blooms. Nectar is a sweet liquid substance secreted by flowers to attract insects.

Do bees eat sunflowers?

While all of them are beautiful, only some varieties of sunflowers provide food for bees. Nectar, pollen or both may be gathered from the blooms. Nectar is a sweet liquid substance secreted by flowers to attract insects.

Do bees eat pollen on sunflowers?

Honeybees and native bees rely on sunflowers for pollen and nectar. Annual sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are pure floral gold. Their immense blooms have an almost storybook quality. They track the sun, creating a glowing warm basin of golden pollen and sweet nectar to draw bees and butterflies.