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Devil's-bit Scabious
Succisa pratensis
In the United States:
Introduced
Produces nectar and pollen visited by honeybees and especially bumblebees. Blooms from midsummer into early autumn, providing late-season forage in damp meadows, pastures, and woodland edges on neutral to mildly acidic soils. Slow-growing perennial that may require consistent moisture.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–October |
| Duration | ~3 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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