In article <[log in to unmask]>, Malcolm Roe
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>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.
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>Malcolm Roe            [log in to unmask]
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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.
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Paul Walton
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