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mint
Mentha × piperita
In the United States:
Naturalized
· also called peppermint
Mints attract honey bees with accessible nectar and pollen during mid-to-late summer bloom. Plants spread vigorously via rhizomes and may require containment in gardens. Flowers are visited regularly by foragers though not typically a primary surplus honey source.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–October |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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