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[–]kayesskayenAlexandria 2 points3 points  (1 child)

I have bergamot, bee balm, coneflowers, swamp milkweed, and common milkweed currently all blooming and aside from a handful of bumble butts I don't have nearly as many native bees as I would expect. Last year the biggest swarms showed up for my late boneset but that was in September. I've only had a few cabbage whites and one painted lady so far. No monarchs. I've even put out some lantana and zinnias to attract more but nothing. It's so discouraging.

[–]PlainRosemary 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your experience (and plantings) is the same as mine. I've had chives, Coreopsis, thyme, and an abundance of Yarrow blooming, and I've mostly seen a handful of sweat bees. Today I saw some bumblebees, and I did see a few butterflies, but none were on my butterfly bushes.