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Blue bearded iris
Iris × germanica
In the United States:
Cultivated
· also called bearded iris, german iris
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 (US) | May–June |
| Hardiness zones | 3-10 |
| Duration | ~2 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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