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Lilac
Syringa vulgaris
Honeybees eagerly visit lilac flowers for their abundant nectar and high-quality pollen, offering an essential early-season food source to support colony buildup after winter. Peak bloom typically occurs from late May to early June in the northern hemisphere. As a cultivated shrub, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil; single-flowered varieties are more bee-friendly than doubles, and occasional pruning after bloom maintains productivity.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom | May–June |
| Zones | 3-7 |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
| Native | Southeastern Europe |