Early Spring Bloomers for Pollinators
John,
Many native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators start to emerge in the early spring when the weather begins to warm up, but pollen and nectar can be hard to come by. Here are some early bloomers that can help these important pollinators.
- Yellow trout lily (Erythronium americanum) – native to the northeast and midwest
- Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica) – native to eastern and central states
- Dutchman’s breeches (Dicentra cucullaria) – native to Pacific northwest, northeast, and midwest
- California golden violet (Viola pedunculata) – native to California
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