Yarrow
Common in meadows and verges; its long flowering provides small amounts of nectar and pollen all summer, but it is not a main honey source.
- Nectar
- Low
- Pollen
- Medium
- Flowering
- JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Pollen colour
- Height
- 0,2-0,8 m
- Life cycle
- Perennial
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Yarrow is very common in meadows, pastures, roadsides and field margins throughout the temperate zones of the Northern Hemisphere. Its flat clusters of small flowers attract many insects; honey bees visit especially in dry summer spells, when other sources are scarce. The amount of nectar is low and the pollen contribution moderate.
Flowering
It starts in June and lasts until the end of September in unmown areas. After mowing it can regrow and flower a second time.
Honey and pollen
No monofloral honey is produced; it is one component of mixed meadow honey. The pollen loads are light brownish to cream.
Note for the beekeeper
Being drought-tolerant, it is a good component of meadow mixes and bee-friendly roadside sowings. Do not expect a honey crop from it alone; think of it as a source that complements clover, thyme and other summer plants.