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Blue bearded iris
Iris × germanica
Honeybees primarily visit blue bearded iris for accessible pollen, with limited nectar rewards; peak bloom occurs in late spring (May-June), providing valuable early forage; divide rhizomes every 3-4 years to maintain health and bloom vigor, and note it is not invasive but can attract iris borers.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom | May–June |
| Zones | 3-9 |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
| Native | Mediterranean region - naturalized in North America |