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Violets
Viola sororia
In the United States:
Native
· also called common blue violet, woolly blue violet
Honeybees visit Viola sororia for early spring nectar and pollen when few other flowers are blooming, helping foragers build strength after winter. Peak bloom occurs in April across its range. It can spread aggressively via rhizomes and self-seeding, potentially becoming weedy in lawns but providing consistent early forage.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | March–June |
| Hardiness zones | 3-9 |
| Duration | ~30 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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