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pulmonaria

Pulmonaria officinalis

Honeybees primarily collect pollen from this early-blooming perennial, as the deep tubular flowers limit nectar access; peak bloom hits in April, providing a crucial early-season resource; it prefers moist shade and is generally deer-resistant, though it can spread in favorable conditions.

Nectarlow
Pollenmedium
BloomApril–May
USDA zones3-8
TypePerennial
Sunshade
NativeEurope
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