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Homes & Gardens
Martha Davies

Yes, Bees Can See in Color – And These Are the Flowers They’re Most Attracted To

Bee perching on a purple flower.

Every gardener knows that attracting bees is all about planting a variety of nectar-rich flowers – but does the color of those flowers really make a difference?

You'd be forgiven for thinking that it sounds like a myth, but since bees perceive color differently to humans, they are, in fact, drawn to some flowers more than others. This is primarily because bees see color on the ultraviolet spectrum – which means that they can view far more shades of purple and blue.

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