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🌿 Plants for Bees

Agarita

Mahonia trifoliolata
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Feb–Apr · Zones 7-9

Alaska Forget-Me-Not

Borealysis septentrionalis
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Jun–Aug · Zones 3-8

Alder

Alnus spp.
Nectar: low · Pollen: high
Feb–Apr · Zones 4-8

Alfalfa

Medicago sativa
Nectar: high · Pollen: low
May–Sep · Zones 3-10

Alpine Forget-Me-Not

Myosotis alpestris
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Jun–Sep · Zones 3-8

Alsike Clover

Trifolium hybridum
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Jun–Sep · Zones 3-8

American Elm

Ulmus americana
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Mar–Apr · Zones 2-9

American Hazelnut

Corylus americana
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Apr–May · Zones 4-9

American Holly

Ilex opaca
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Apr–Jun · Zones 5-9

American Plum

Prunus americana
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Apr–May · Zones 3-8

Apple

Malus domestica
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–May · Zones 4-8

Apricot

Prunus armeniaca
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Mar–Apr · Zones 5-9

Autumn Olive

Elaeagnus umbellata
Nectar: high · Pollen: low
Apr–Jun · Zones 3-8

Avocado

Persea americana
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Mar–May · Zones 9-11

Azalea

Rhododendron spp.
Nectar: low · Pollen: low
Apr–May · Zones 4-9

Balsam Poplar

Populus balsamifera
Nectar: low · Pollen: high
Apr–May · Zones 2-7

Basswood

Tilia americana
Nectar: high · Pollen: low
Jun–Jul · Zones 3-8

Beardtongue

Penstemon digitalis
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
May–Jul · Zones 3-8

Bebb's Willow

Salix bebbiana
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Apr–Jun · Zones 2-6

Bee Balm

Monarda didyma
Nectar: high · Pollen: low
Jun–Aug · Zones 4-9

Birch

Betula spp.
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Apr–May · Zones 2-7

Black Gum

Nyssa sylvatica
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
May–Jun · Zones 3-9

Black Locust

Robinia pseudoacacia
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
May–Jun · Zones 4-9

Black Raspberry

Rubus occidentalis
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
May–Jun · Zones 3-8

Black Sage

Salvia mellifera
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Mar–Jul · Zones 8-11

Black Willow

Salix nigra
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Mar–May · Zones 2-9

Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Jun–Sep · Zones 3-9

Blackberry

Rubus spp.
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
May–Jun · Zones 5-9

Bloodroot

Sanguinaria canadensis
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Mar–Apr · Zones 3-8

Bloodroot

Sanguinaria canadensis
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Mar–Apr · Zones 3-8

Blue Gilia

Gilia capitata
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
May–Jul · Zones 5-10

Blue Gum Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus globulus
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Nov–Apr · Zones 8-11

Blue Wild Indigo

Baptisia australis
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
May–Jul · Zones 3-10

Blue bearded iris

Iris × germanica
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
May–Jun · Zones 3-9

Blueberry

Vaccinium ovalifolium
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Apr–Jun · Zones 4-8

Borage

Borago officinalis
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
May–Sep · Zones 3-10

Boxelder

Acer negundo
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Mar–Apr · Zones 3-9

Bradford Pear

Pyrus calleryana
Nectar: low · Pollen: high
Apr–May · Zones 5-9

Brazilian Pepper Tree

Schinus terebinthifolia
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Sep–Nov · Zones 9-11

Brittlebush

Encelia farinosa
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Mar–May · Zones 8-10

Buckwheat

Fagopyrum esculentum
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
May–Oct · Zones 3-10

Bush Honeysuckle

Lonicera maackii
Nectar: low · Pollen: low
May–Jun · Zones 3-8

Butterfly Milkweed

Asclepias tuberosa
Nectar: high · Pollen: low
Jun–Aug · Zones 3-9

Cabbage Palm

Sabal palmetto
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Apr–Aug · Zones 8-11

California Buckwheat

Eriogonum fasciculatum
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
May–Oct · Zones 7-11

California Bush Sunflower

Encelia californica
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Feb–May · Zones 8-11

California Fuchsia

Epilobium canum
Nectar: medium · Pollen: low
Aug–Oct · Zones 8-10

California Phacelia

Phacelia californica
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Mar–Aug · Zones 9-10

California Poppy

Eschscholzia californica
Nectar: low · Pollen: high
Mar–Jul · Zones 6-10

Carolina Cherry Laurel

Prunus caroliniana
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Feb–Apr · Zones 7-10

Catalpa

Catalpa speciosa
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
May–Jun · Zones 4-8

Catmint

Nepeta x faassenii
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
May–Sep · Zones 4-8

Ceanothus

Ceanothus spp.
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Mar–May · Zones 8-10

Cherry

Prunus spp.
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Mar–Apr · Zones 5-8

Chinese Privet

Ligustrum sinense
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Apr–Jun · Zones 6-10

Chocolate Daisy

Berlandiera lyrata
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–Oct · Zones 4-10

Chokecherry

Prunus virginiana
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Apr–Jun · Zones 2-7

Citrus

Citrus spp.
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Mar–May · Zones 9-11

Cleveland Sage

Salvia clevelandii
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
May–Aug · Zones 8-11

Coastal Wallflower

Erysimum capitatum
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Apr–Jul · Zones 3-7

Coltsfoot

Tussilago farfara
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Feb–Apr · Zones 4-7

Coltsfoot

Tussilago farfara
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Feb–Apr · Zones 3-9

Comfrey

Symphytum officinale
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
May–Jun · Zones 4-9

Common Hawthorn

Crataegus monogyna
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
May–Jun · Zones 4-7

Common Milkweed

Asclepias syriaca
Nectar: high · Pollen: low
Jun–Aug · Zones 3-9

Common Monkeyflower

Diplacus aurantiacus
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Mar–Aug · Zones 7-10

Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Jun–Sep · Zones 3-9

Copper Globemallow

Sphaeralcea angustifolia
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Feb–Nov · Zones 6-10

Coral Honeysuckle

Lonicera sempervirens
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Mar–Jun · Zones 4-9

Coyote Mint

Monardella villosa
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
May–Aug · Zones 7-10

Crab Apple

Malus coronaria
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–May · Zones 4-8

Crabapple

Malus spp.
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Apr–May · Zones 4-8

Cream Wild Indigo

Baptisia bracteata
Nectar: low · Pollen: low
May–Jun · Zones 3-9

Creeping Phlox

Phlox stolonifera
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–May · Zones 5-9

Crimson Clover

Trifolium incarnatum
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Apr–Jun · Zones 5-9

Crocus

Crocus vernus
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Feb–Apr · Zones 3-8

Crossvine

Bignonia capreolata
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
Mar–Jun · Zones 5-9

Cumberland Rosemary

Conradina verticillata
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
May–Jun · Zones 6-8

Currant

Ribes spp.
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–Jun · Zones 2-8

Cutleaf Toothwort

Cardamine concatenata
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–May · Zones 3-8

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Mar–Oct · Zones 3-10

Desert Penstemon

Penstemon pseudospectabilis
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
Mar–Jun · Zones 5-9

Dogwood

Cornus florida
Nectar: low · Pollen: low
Apr–May · Zones 5-9

Drumstick Primrose

Primula denticulata
Nectar: medium · Pollen: low
Apr–May · Zones 3-8

Dutchman's Breeches

Dicentra cucullaria
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Mar–May · Zones 3-7

Eastern Beebalm

Monarda bradburiana
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
Apr–May · Zones 5-8

Eastern Columbine

Aquilegia canadensis
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–Jun · Zones 3-8

Eastern Cottonwood

Populus deltoides
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Mar–Apr · Zones 2-9

Eastern redbud

Cercis canadensis
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Mar–May · Zones 4-8

Eastern redbud tree

Cercis canadensis
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Mar–May · Zones 4-9

Elderberry

Sambucus canadensis
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
May–Jul · Zones 3-9

Elegant Clarkia

Clarkia unguiculata
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Jun–Sep · Zones 6-10

Eve's Necklace

Sophora affinis
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Mar–May · Zones 7-9

Evergreen Huckleberry

Vaccinium ovatum
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–Jul · Zones 7-9

Feltleaf Willow

Salix alaxensis
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
May–Jul · Zones 2-6

Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Jun–Aug · Zones 4-9

Fire Pink

Silene virginica
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
May–Jul · Zones 4-8

Flame Azalea

Rhododendron calendulaceum
Nectar: low · Pollen: low
May–Jun · Zones 5-7

Flowering Cherry

Prunus serrulata
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Apr–May · Zones 5-8

Foamflower

Tiarella cordifolia
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Apr–Jun · Zones 4-8

Foothill Penstemon

Penstemon heterophyllus
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–Jul · Zones 6-10

Fragrant Sumac

Rhus aromatica
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Apr–May · Zones 3-9

Fringe Tree

Chionanthus virginicus
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–Jun · Zones 3-9

Gallberry

Ilex glabra
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
May–Jul · Zones 5-9

Golden Alexanders

Zizia aurea
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Apr–Jun · Zones 3-8

Golden Ragwort

Packera aurea
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–May · Zones 3-8

Goldenrod

Solidago spp.
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Aug–Oct · Zones 3-9

Grape Hyacinth

Muscari armeniacum
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–May · Zones 4-8

Hairy Vetch

Vicia villosa
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Apr–Jul · Zones 3-9

Haskap

Lonicera caerulea
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Apr–May · Zones 1-8

Hawthorn

Crataegus mollis
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
May–Jun · Zones 3-7

Henbit

Lamium amplexicaule
Nectar: medium · Pollen: low
Feb–May · Zones 3-9

Highbush Blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
May–Jun · Zones 3-8

Himalayan Blackberry

Rubus armeniacus
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
May–Jul · Zones 5-9

Hoary Vervain

Verbena stricta
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
Jun–Sep · Zones 3-8

Honey Locust

Gleditsia triacanthos
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
May–Jun · Zones 3-9

Honey Mesquite

Prosopis glandulosa
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Feb–Sep · Zones 6-9

Honeysuckle

Lonicera japonica
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Apr–Jul · Zones 4-9

Horsemint

Monarda punctata
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
Jul–Sep · Zones 3-9

Huckleberry

Gaylussacia spp.
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
May–Jul · Zones 3-8

Indian Blanket

Gaillardia pulchella
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
May–Sep · Zones 3-10

Indigo Bush

Amorpha fructicosa
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
May–Jul · Zones 4-9

Jacob's Ladder

Polemonium reptans
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–Jun · Zones 3-8

Lanceleaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis lanceolata
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Apr–Jul · Zones 4-9

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia
Nectar: medium · Pollen: low
Jun–Aug · Zones 5-9

Leavenworth's Coreopsis

Coreopsis leavenworthii
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Mar–Aug · Zones 8-11

Lemon Beebalm

Monarda citriodora
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
May–Jul · Zones 6-9

Lilac

Syringa vulgaris
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
May–Jun · Zones 3-7

Lowbush Blueberry

Vaccinium uliginosum
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Jun–Jul · Zones 2-6

Lyreleaf Sage

Salvia lyrata
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
Apr–Jun · Zones 5-9

Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Apr–Jun · Zones 6-10

Marsh Marigold

Caltha palustris
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Apr–May · Zones 3-7

Mayapple

Podophyllum peltatum
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Apr–May · Zones 3-8

Mexican Buckeye

Ungnadia speciosa
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
Mar–Jun · Zones 7-9

Mexican plum

Prunus mexicana
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Feb–Apr · Zones 5-9

Milkmaids

Cardamine californica
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Jan–May · Zones 7-10

Miniature Lupine

Lupinus bicolor
Nectar: low · Pollen: high
Apr–Aug · Zones 8-9

Mountain Avens

Dryas octopetala
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Jun–Aug · Zones 2-6

Mountain Laurel

Kalmia latifolia
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
May–Jun · Zones 4-9

Mountain Mint

Pycnanthemum spp.
Nectar: medium · Pollen: low
Jul–Sep · Zones 4-8

New England Aster

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Aug–Oct · Zones 4-8

New Jersey Tea

Ceanothus americanus
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Jun–Aug · Zones 4-8

New Mexico Locust

Robinia neomexicana
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
May–Jul · Zones 5-8

New Mexico Thistle

Cirsium neomexicanum
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Mar–Jul · Zones 7-9

Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
May–Jun · Zones 2-8

Nootka Lupine

Lupinus nootkatensis
Nectar: low · Pollen: high
Jun–Jul · Zones 3-8

Oak

Quercus spp.
Nectar: low · Pollen: high
Apr–May · Zones 3-9

Ocean Spray

Holodiscus discolor
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
May–Jul · Zones 5-9

Orange Blossom

Citrus sinensis
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
Mar–May · Zones 9-11

Oregon Grape

Mahonia aquifolium
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Mar–May · Zones 5-8

Ozark Sundrops

Oenothera macrocarpa
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
May–Aug · Zones 3-8

Pagoda Dogwood

Cornus alternifolia
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
May–Jun · Zones 3-7

Palmer's Penstemon

Penstemon palmeri
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
May–Jun · Zones 4-9

Pasque Flower

Pulsatilla patens
Nectar: low · Pollen: high
Apr–May · Zones 3-7

Peach

Prunus persica
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Mar–Apr · Zones 5-9

Peak dandelion

Taraxacum officinale
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–Jun · Zones 3-9

Pear

Pyrus communis
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Mar–May · Zones 4-8

Phacelia

Phacelia tanacetifolia
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
May–Sep · Zones 3-10

Pin Cherry

Prunus pensylvanica
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Apr–Jun · Zones 3-7

Pink Azalea

Rhododendron periclymenoides
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–May · Zones 4-9

Plum

Prunus domestica
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Mar–May · Zones 4-9

Pointleaf Manzanita

Arctostaphylos pungens
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
Jan–Feb · Zones 8-10

Poison Ivy

Toxicodendron radicans
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
May–Jul · Zones 3-10

Prairie Penstemon

Penstemon cobaea
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
May–Jul · Zones 4-8

Prairie Phlox

Phlox pilosa
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
May–Jul · Zones 4-9

Privet

Ligustrum vulgare
Nectar: medium · Pollen: low
Jun–Jul · Zones 4-7

Purple Deadnettle

Lamium purpureum
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Mar–May · Zones 4-8

Purple Mountain Saxifrage

Saxifraga oppositifolia
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
May–Aug · Zones 1-7

Purple Poppy Mallow

Callirhoe involucrata
Nectar: medium · Pollen: low
May–Aug · Zones 4-8

Pussy Willow

Salix discolor
Nectar: low · Pollen: high
Feb–Apr · Zones 2-7

Rabbiteye Blueberry

Vaccinium virgatum
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Apr–May · Zones 7-9

Raspberry

Rubus idaeus
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
May–Jul · Zones 4-8

Red Chokeberry

Aronia arbutifolia
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–May · Zones 4-9

Red Clover

Trifolium pratense
Nectar: low · Pollen: high
May–Sep · Zones 3-9

Red Elderberry

Sambucus racemosa
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
May–Jun · Zones 3-7

Red Maple

Acer rubrum
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Feb–Apr · Zones 3-9

Red Osier Dogwood

Cornus sericea
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
May–Jun · Zones 2-7

Red-Flowering Currant

Ribes sanguineum
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Mar–May · Zones 6-8

Redbud

Cercis canadensis
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Mar–May · Zones 4-9

Redbud tree

Cercis canadensis
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Mar–Apr · Zones 4-9

Rocky Mountain Beardtongue

Penstemon strictus
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
May–Jul · Zones 4-9

Rose Verbena

Glandularia canadensis
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
May–Aug · Zones 5-9

Russian Sage

Perovskia atriplicifolia
Nectar: medium · Pollen: low
Jul–Oct · Zones 5-9

Salal

Gaultheria shallon
Nectar: medium · Pollen: low
Apr–Jun · Zones 6-9

Sand Cherry

Prunus besseyi
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–May · Zones 3-8

Sand Plum

Prunus angustifolia
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Mar–Apr · Zones 5-9

Sassafras

Sassafras albidum
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Mar–May · Zones 4-9

Satin Flower

Clarkia amoena
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Jun–Aug · Zones 2-11

Saw Palmetto

Serenoa repens
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Apr–Jun · Zones 8-11

Scarlet Sage

Salvia coccinea
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Feb–Oct · Zones 8-10

Serviceberry

Amelanchier canadensis
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Mar–May · Zones 3-8

Showy Penstemon

Penstemon spectabilis
Nectar: medium · Pollen: low
Apr–Jun · Zones 8-11

Silver Maple

Acer saccharinum
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Mar–Apr · Zones 3-9

Skunk Cabbage

Symplocarpus foetidus
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Feb–Apr · Zones 4-7

Skunk Currant

Ribes glandulosum
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
May–Jun · Zones 2-5

Smooth Sumac

Rhus glabra
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Jun–Jul · Zones 3-9

Smooth Woodmint

Blephilia subnuda
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
May–Jul · Zones 6-8

Sourwood

Oxydendrum arboreum
Nectar: high · Pollen: low
Jun–Jul · Zones 5-9

Spanish needle

Bidens alba
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Apr–Oct · Zones 8-11

Sparkleberry

Vaccinium arboreum
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–Jun · Zones 6-9

Spicebush

Lindera benzoin
Nectar: low · Pollen: high
Mar–Apr · Zones 4-9

Spiderwort

Tradescantia ohiensis
Nectar: low · Pollen: high
May–Jul · Zones 3-9

Spring Beauty

Claytonia virginica
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Mar–May · Zones 3-9

Strawberry

Fragaria x ananassa
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
May–Jun · Zones 5-9

Sugar Maple

Acer saccharum
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Mar–Apr · Zones 3-8

Sumac

Rhus typhina
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Jun–Jul · Zones 3-8

Sunflower

Helianthus annuus
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Jul–Sep · Zones 4-9

Sunshine Mimosa

Mimosa strigillosa
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Mar–Aug · Zones 8-11

Sweet Cherry

Prunus avium
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–May · Zones 5-7

Sweet Clover

Melilotus spp.
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
May–Aug · Zones 3-9

Sweetshrub

Calycanthus floridus
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–Jul · Zones 4-9

Texas Privet

Ligustrum japonicum 'Texanum'
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
May–Jun · Zones 7-11

Texas Redbud

Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Mar–Apr · Zones 6-9

Thimbleberry

Rubus parviflorus
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
May–Aug · Zones 3-8

Thyme

Thymus vulgaris
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
May–Jul · Zones 5-9

Trailing Arbutus

Epigaea repens
Nectar: medium · Pollen: low
Mar–May · Zones 2-8

Trout Lily

Erythronium americanum
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Apr–May · Zones 3-8

Tufted Evening Primrose

Oenothera caespitosa
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–Aug · Zones 5-8

Tulip Poplar

Liriodendron tulipifera
Nectar: high · Pollen: low
May–Jun · Zones 4-9

Tupelo

Nyssa ogeche
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Mar–May · Zones 7-9

Tupelo Gum

Nyssa aquatica
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Apr–May · Zones 6-9

Vetch

Vicia spp.
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Apr–Jun · Zones 3-9

Violets

Viola sororia
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Mar–May · Zones 3-9

Virginia Bluebells

Mertensia virginica
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Mar–May · Zones 3-8

Virginia Sweetspire

Itea virginica
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
May–Jun · Zones 5-9

Western Azalea

Rhododendron occidentale
Nectar: low · Pollen: low
May–Aug · Zones 7-9

Western Redbud

Cercis occidentalis
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Feb–Apr · Zones 5-9

White Dutch Clover

Trifolium repens
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
May–Sep · Zones 3-10

White Sweet Clover

Melilotus albus
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Jun–Oct · Zones 4-9

White Sweetclover

Melilotus alba
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Jun–Sep · Zones 3-9

White Yarrow

Achillea millefolium
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
May–Sep · Zones 3-9

White clover

Trifolium repens
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
May–Sep · Zones 3-10

Wild Cherry

Prunus serotina
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Apr–Jun · Zones 3-9

Wild Geranium

Geranium maculatum
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–Jun · Zones 3-8

Wild Hyacinth

Camassia scilloides
Nectar: medium · Pollen: low
Apr–May · Zones 4-8

Wild Lupine

Lupinus perennis
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
May–Jun · Zones 3-8

Wild Mustard

Sinapis arvensis
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
May–Jul · Zones 5-9

Wild Strawberry

Fragaria virginiana
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Apr–Jun · Zones 3-9

Willow

Salix spp.
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Mar–May · Zones 4-9

Witch Hazel

Hamamelis virginiana
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Oct–Dec · Zones 3-8

Wood Anemone

Anemone nemorosa
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Mar–May · Zones 4-8

Woodland Phlox

Phlox divaricata
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–May · Zones 3-8

Woolly Bluecurls

Trichostema lanatum
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Mar–Jun · Zones 8-10

Yaupon Holly

Ilex vomitoria
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Mar–May · Zones 7-9

Yellow Bush Lupine

Lupinus arboreus
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
May–Aug · Zones 8-10

Yellow Rocket

Barbarea vulgaris
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–Jun · Zones 3-9

Yellow Sweet Clover

Melilotus officinalis
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
May–Sep · Zones 3-9

Yellow Wild Indigo

Baptisia sphaerocarpa
Nectar: low · Pollen: low
Apr–Jun · Zones 5-9

Yoshino Cherry

Prunus x yedoensis
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Mar–Apr · Zones 5-8

bluebonnet

Lupinus texensis
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Mar–May · Zones 8-10

deadnettle

Lamium purpureum
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Mar–May · Zones 4-9

maple

Acer rubrum
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Feb–Apr · Zones 3-9

plus sweet clover

Melilotus officinalis
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Jun–Sep · Zones 2-9

salvia

Salvia mellifera
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
May–Aug · Zones 8-10

tulip tree

Liriodendron tulipifera
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
May–Jun · Zones 4-9
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