Milkweed

Honeybees are drawn to milkweed's abundant, sweet nectar, making it a valuable mid-summer forage source that can support honey flows in suitable climates. The fragrant blooms last 4-6 weeks, with peak activity drawing foragers effectively despite the plant's sticky pollinia occasionally trapping legs. Rhizomatous growth forms dense colonies beneficial for bees but may need division or barriers to manage spread in cultivated areas.