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Coltsfoot
Tussilago farfara
Coltsfoot offers an important early-season nectar and high-quality pollen source for honeybees when few other flowers are available. It blooms primarily in March and April, supporting colony buildup. However, it is invasive in many U.S. states and can spread aggressively, so beekeepers should monitor and control its growth.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom | February–April |
| USDA zones | 3-9 |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
| Native | Europe and Asia — invasive in North America |