Lilacs - A Favored Fragrance for People and Pollinators

摘要

Few flowering shrubs are more reminiscent of Spring than lilacs, with the varying shades of blues, violets, pinks, yellows and creams and the lovely, deep perfumed fragrance. Although not a big magnet for honey bees, it is loved by small native bees,carpenter bees, many beetles, flies, butterflies and moths, as well as hummingbirds. The dense branching also provides a safe harbor for birds. With many cultivars and sizes available, it is a must for every landscape!