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Bumbles bumbling..new to the garden

18 years ago

I know next to nothing about bees, but I have some cute little bumbles nectaring on my plants I use to attract butterflies. I'dlike to keep these guys around. Are they dangerous? I have small children. ALso, can you list some suggested perennials they like?

Thanks for your advice,

SHawna

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susanzone5 (NY)
18 years ago
I can tell you that I have hundreds on my caryopteris shrub. They also like the heliotrope.
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