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White Sweet Clover
Melilotus albus
In the United States:
Naturalized
· also called white sweetclover, honey clover, sweet clover
Honeybees visit white sweet clover extensively for its abundant nectar and pollen, a key source for summer honey flows. Peak bloom runs mid-summer (June to August), with flowers continuing into fall. As a biennial it completes its lifecycle in two years; it can become invasive on disturbed ground, so manage it to prevent spread.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | June–September |
| Hardiness zones | 3-9 |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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