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Wild Pink

Silene caroliniana
In the United States: Native · also called sticky catchfly, Carolina campion

Wild pink provides moderate nectar and pollen to honeybees, attracting them as an early-season forage option in its late spring bloom period. The clustered pink flowers are visited by large bees seeking rewards, with peak activity in April and May in temperate climates. Its sticky stems may catch small insects but do not hinder bee foraging; it prefers well-drained acidic soils and can be divided periodically to prevent overcrowding.

Nectarmedium
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) April–May
TypePerennial
Sunpartial
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