In article <[log in to unmask]>, Malcolm Roe <[log in to unmask]> writes <snip> >I can't say whether sage would be a good choice elsewhere but where I live >(SW England) it would seem to be a good candidate for a bee plant. > >-- >Malcolm Roe [log in to unmask] > Hewlett-Packard Laboratories Bristol > Filton Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS12 6QZ, UK > Tel: +44 117 922 9331 Fax: +44 117 922 8128 Malcolm, Try the IBRAs booklet "GARDEN PLANTS VALUABLE TO BEES". There is a list in there of plant, flowering period, height, description, and a note as to whether the plant is good for Nectar, Pollen or specifically useful to Bumble Bees. -- Paul Walton [log in to unmask] Toddington, Bedfordshire, England. Tel. +44 (0)1525 875570