P -- good source of pollen
N-- good source of nectar
* -- excellent for bees

Lamium *NP Dead nettle, Many varieties, often with superb mottled foliar markings. Can be invasive.
Laurus nobilis N The Bay Laurel , also known as True Laurel, Sweet Bay, Grecian Laurel,Laurel, or Bay Tree, is an aromatic evergreen or large shrub
Lavandula *NP Lavender, July to August.
Lavatera *NP Mallow. Annual (most) and woody perennial (olbia). Large, usually pink, trumpet shaped flowers in profusion spring to frosts.
Limnanthes *NP Poached egg plant. Named after the appearance of their 1" across blooms with bright yellow centres edged in white, May to September.
Linaria NP known as toadflax, a name shared with several related genera. The scientific name means "resembling Linum (flax)" which the foliage of some species superficially resembles.
Linum Commonly known as Flax and is grown both for its seeds and for its fibres. Various parts of the plant have been used to make fabric, dye, paper, medicines, fishing nets and soap
Lithospermum *N belonging to the family Borage
Lobelia N English names include Lobelia, Asthma Weed, Indian Tobacco, Pukeweed, and Vomitwort
Lonicera NP commonly known as Honeysuckle
Lysimachia NP Commonly known as Yellow pimpernel
Lythrum NP commonly known as Loosestrife

 

 

Magnolia P It is an ancient genus. Having evolved before bees appeared, the flowers developed to encourage pollination by beetles
Mahonia *NP Spiky architectural leaves, heavenly scented yellow flowers from late October onwards.
Malus *NP Known as Crab apple
Malva NP Also known as Mallow
Meconopsis NP Common name: Indian poppy, blue poppy, Asiatic poppy
Melissa NP Melissa has a Greek origin, meaning honey bee. Also known as Lemon Balm
Mentha *N Mint. Tubular purple flowers, August to October.
Muscari *NP Grape hyacinth. Pink through Blue upright spikes of densely packed, highly scented flowers, March to May.