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Drummond's Skullcap
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Drummond's Skullcap

Scutellaria drummondii
In the United States: Native

Honeybees visit Drummond's skullcap primarily for nectar, which supports early spring honey flows, and secondarily for pollen. Peak bloom occurs from March to May in northern hemisphere temperate climates, providing a vital resource during colony buildup. As a self-seeding annual, it thrives in well-drained, disturbed soils but may require protection from deer browsing in open areas.

Nectarhigh
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) March–May
TypePerennial
Sunfull
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