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Virginia Spiderwort
Tradescantia virginiana
In the United States:
Native
· also called virginia spiderwort
Honeybees primarily visit Virginia spiderwort for its abundant pollen, with little to no nectar reward, making it a valuable early-season pollen source. Peak bloom occurs in May to June, supporting foragers during spring buildup. This clump-forming perennial can self-seed and spread modestly in gardens but is not typically invasive; it tolerates partial shade and moist soils well.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | April–July |
| Hardiness zones | 4-9 |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |