Labrador Tea

Honeybees forage on Labrador tea primarily for nectar during its late spring bloom, providing an early-season resource in acidic wetland environments. The flowers offer moderate nectar rewards but limited pollen due to the poricidal anthers requiring buzz pollination, which honeybees access less efficiently. Management involves ensuring consistently moist, acidic soils, as the evergreen shrub can be sensitive to drying out and may attract deer browsing.