Aster

Honeybees visit asters for abundant late-season nectar and pollen, which supports foraging and brood production as other sources dwindle. Peak bloom runs late summer through fall, a vital resource as colonies prepare to overwinter. Tall, upright stems can reach 6 feet and may need staking in fertile soils to avoid flopping; they thrive in moist, well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade.