Your contribution to insect protection
Fortunately, in recent years insect death has attracted a lot of attention. After they became aware of the consequences for the environment, more and more people are active in protecting the species of useful animals. But how exactly can bees be helped?
The great thing about insect rescue is that humans and animals benefit equally. While you are decorating your garden with graceful flowering plants, you are also providing bees with an important source of nutrition. How about, for example, a bright pink loosestrife as an eye-catcher in your garden bed?
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Tips
Everyone can take part in protecting the bees. Even if you don't have a garden, you can keep a purple loosestrife on the balcony.
Peculiarities of the purple loosestrife
But by no means every blooming flower that gives the impression of a rich source of food serves as a
Bee pasture. New breeds in particular usually have double flowers that deliver only a little nectar. The purple loosestrife, which even produces two types of pollen at the same time, is completely different. In addition, it is one of the most nectar-rich flowers in the plant kingdom and can be easily cultivated in the garden at home.In addition, many flowers provide large amounts of pollen and nectar, but wither after a few weeks. The purple loosestrife, on the other hand, does not run out of resources so quickly. It has adapted to its task, so to speak, and produces nectar non-stop because of the frequent visits by insects.
Important maintenance measures
How much nectar your purple loosestrife produces ultimately also depends on you. The plant makes few demands on the location. However, the water supply is all the more important. Without regular water, nectar production lags behind.
