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Purple Deadnettle
Lamium purpureum
Honeybees visit purple deadnettle for its early nectar and pollen, crucial when other sources are scarce in spring. Peak bloom hits in April, supporting colony buildup. It spreads readily as a winter annual weed in lawns and disturbed sites, but poses no management issues for beekeepers.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom | March–May |
| Zones | 4-8 |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
| Native | Europe and Asia — naturalized in North America |