Prairie Milkweed

Honeybees visit prairie milkweed primarily for its nectar, which provides a good flow during the late spring to early summer bloom, supporting foraging and potential surplus honey production when plants are abundant. Pollen is contained in pollinia and typically discarded by bees, offering little nutritional value. This drought-tolerant perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soils with minimal care, though it may spread via rhizomes in suitable conditions.