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Wild Hyacinth
Camassia scilloides
Honeybees primarily visit wild hyacinth for nectar in early spring, providing a valuable early-season forage source before major flows begin, with limited pollen collection by short-tongued bees. Peak bloom occurs from April to May in its native range. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils and is not invasive, though bulbs require protection from digging animals.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom | April–May |
| Zones | 4-8 |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
| Native | Eastern and Central North America |