Do mason bees like pansies?

Do mason bees like pansies?

Whimsy, joy, colors – pansies have it all, and bees love them. They are great for containers or ground cover, but are often treated as annuals because of their ability to spread quickly. Bred from their predecessor the wild pansy, the many types of pansies can bloom in early spring or later in autumn.

Where can I buy mason bees?

Getting Mason Bees Once you have your house set up, it's time to introduce the native pollinators to their new home! You can often purchase cocoons for blue orchard mason bees and alfalfa leafcutter bees through local breeders and quality nurseries.

What do you feed mason bees?

Female mason bees emerge in early spring and immediately begin to forage for pollen and nectar, which they collect from fruit trees, berries, flowers and vegetables. They pack this food into the far end of their nesting cavity until they decide there's enough there to feed a young bee.

Do mason bees and honey bees get along?

These bees have the description "solitary" because they do not live in hives or have the complex social characteristics of honey bees. On the job, honeybees and mason bees, hornfaced bees, bumble bees, and others get along great and can work side by side without conflict.