Do Bees Like Crimson Clover?

Crimson clover, a plant that honeybees love, produces a long, beautiful bloom that is full of nectar for the bees. In our garden, we planted several patches a number of years ago. The clover re-seeds itself and grows in abundance.

Does red clover attract bees?

White clover and crimson clover, with their relatively short florets are readily worked by honeybees with nectar being relatively easy to attain. Red clover has a longer floral tube, so nectar is not as accessible to honeybees. Bumble bees (Bombus spp.)

What does crimson clover attract?

In cool, northern climates, crimson clover can be grown as a summer annual cover crop, seeded in spring as soon as the danger of frost has passed. Because of its attractiveness to pollinators and nitrogen fixing ability, crimson clover is an excellent companion plant for fruit and nut trees, corn, and blueberries.