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White Sweet Clover
Melilotus albus
Honeybees visit white sweet clover extensively for its abundant nectar and pollen, making it a key source for summer honey flows. Peak bloom occurs in mid-summer from June to August, with flowers continuing into fall. As a biennial, it completes its lifecycle in two years and does not return, and it can become invasive in disturbed areas across North America, potentially requiring management to prevent spread.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom | June–October |
| Zones | 4-9 |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
| Native | Eurasia — naturalized in North America |