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Spiderwort
Tradescantia ohiensis
In the United States:
Native
· also called ohio spiderwort, bluejacket
Honeybees primarily visit Ohio spiderwort for its abundant pollen, as the plant produces minimal nectar. Blooms peak in June, offering an early summer pollen resource with flowers opening in the morning and closing by midday. This clump-forming perennial can self-seed moderately and benefits from division every few years to maintain vigor, though it is not typically invasive.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | May–July |
| Hardiness zones | 4-9 |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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