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brodiaea
Brodiaea coronaria
In the United States:
Native
· also called crown brodiaea, harvest brodiaea
Provides limited nectar and pollen to honey bees and other pollinators from clusters of blue-purple flowers on slender stems in late spring to early summer. Grows from corms in well-drained soils and goes dormant after bloom in Mediterranean-type climates.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | May–July |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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