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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
Apple
Malus domestica
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–May · Zones 4-8
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 Locust
Robinia pseudoacacia
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
May–Jun · Zones 4-9
Black Sage
Salvia mellifera
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Mar–Jul · Zones 8-11
Blackberry
Rubus spp.
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
May–Jun · Zones 5-9
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 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
Bradford Pear
Pyrus calleryana
Nectar: low · Pollen: high
Apr–May · Zones 5-9
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
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 Poppy
Eschscholzia californica
Nectar: low · Pollen: high
Mar–Jul · Zones 6-10
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Elderberry
Sambucus canadensis
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
May–Jul · Zones 3-9
Feltleaf Willow
Salix alaxensis
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
May–Jul · Zones 2-6
Flowering Cherry
Prunus serrulata
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Apr–May · Zones 5-8
Foothill Penstemon
Penstemon heterophyllus
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Apr–Jul · Zones 6-10
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
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
Honey Locust
Gleditsia triacanthos
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
May–Jun · Zones 3-9
Honeysuckle
Lonicera japonica
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Apr–Jul · Zones 4-9
In mid-April around Greeneville
Cercis canadensis
Nectar: low · Pollen: high
Mar–May · Zones 4-9
In northern Illinois mid-April
Amelanchier arborea
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Apr–May · 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
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
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
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
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
Orange Blossom
Citrus sinensis
Nectar: high · Pollen: medium
Mar–May · Zones 9-11
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
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
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
Pussy Willow
Salix discolor
Nectar: low · Pollen: high
Feb–Apr · Zones 2-7
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 Maple
Acer rubrum
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Feb–Apr · Zones 3-9
Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Mar–May · Zones 4-9
Russian Sage
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Nectar: medium · Pollen: low
Jul–Oct · Zones 5-9
Satin Flower
Clarkia amoena
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Jun–Aug · Zones 2-11
Serviceberry
Amelanchier canadensis
Nectar: medium · Pollen: medium
Mar–May · Zones 3-8
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
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
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
TN
None
Nectar: None · Pollen: None
– · Zones None
Trout Lily
Erythronium americanum
Nectar: low · Pollen: medium
Apr–May · Zones 3-8
Tulip Poplar
Liriodendron tulipifera
Nectar: high · Pollen: low
May–Jun · Zones 4-9
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 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 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 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
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
Yoshino Cherry
Prunus x yedoensis
Nectar: high · Pollen: high
Mar–Apr · Zones 5-8
and red clover
Trifolium pratense
Nectar: low · Pollen: high
May–Sep · Zones 3-9
expected to
None
Nectar: None · Pollen: None
– · Zones None
key
Primula veris
Nectar: medium · Pollen: high
Apr–May · Zones 3-7