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Yellow Rocket
Barbarea vulgaris
In the United States:
Naturalized
· also called yellow rocket, winter cress, garden yellowrocket, wintercress
Honeybees forage on its nectar and pollen equally, a moderate early-season resource before the major flows. Blooms April through June, peaking in late spring. It can be invasive on disturbed ground, so manage it to prevent spread and verify its local status.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | April–June |
| Hardiness zones | 3-9 |
| Duration | ~3 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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