Vetch

Vicia spp.

Honeybees visit hairy vetch primarily for its abundant nectar and pollen, supporting early spring honey flows; peak bloom occurs from April to June in northern temperate regions. As a cover crop, it fixes nitrogen but can spread aggressively and become weedy in some areas, requiring control to prevent dominance in pollinator plantings.

Nectar	high
Pollen	high
Bloom	April–June
Zones	3-9
Type	Perennial
Sun	full
Native	Europe and Asia — naturalized in North America