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Wave Petunias #879516

Asked July 30, 2024, 11:53 PM EDT

Are wave petunias harmful to pollinators?

Marion County Oregon

Expert Response

Hi David, 

Petunias are not the most attractive plant for pollinators, but there is no evidence that they are harmful. Some better plants this time of year are coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, Russian sage.

Best,
Andony


Andony Melathopoulos, Assistant Professor Pollinator Health Extension Department of Horticulture | Oregon State University 4017 Agricultural and Life Science Building | Corvallis, OR 97331-7304 cell: (541) 452-3038 Andony.Melathopoulos@oregonstate.edu oregon bee atlas | oregon bee project | twitter | facebook | instagram | podcast Replied August 02, 2024, 6:47 PM EDT

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