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Mountain Avens
Dryas octopetala
Honeybees visit mountain avens for its nectar and pollen during the short alpine summer bloom period. Peak flowering occurs in June and July, providing a valuable early-season resource in northern ranges. As a low-growing mat-forming subshrub, it requires well-drained soil and full sun but may need winter protection in marginal zones.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom | June–August |
| USDA zones | 2-6 |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
| Native | Arctic and alpine North America |