What's Blooming in SE Indiana?
Local beeks, this is our best effort to present to you a general idea of what is blooming in our local area. Many of us know what we like to look for, but this is for those who need a reminder... and also for our new beekeepers. This effort was pieced together by Jimmy O, Jason, and John M. We tried to keep it simple and general. Over time, we'll add photos and massage this information as necessary. We're always open to your feedback, suggestions and corrections!
| Approx. Bloom time | Bloom | Pollen color | Nectar/pollen Source | Notes |
| Mid Feb-early Mar | Crocus Maples | Orange/yellow Light yellow | Fair | |
| Early-mid Mar | Pussy Willow | Cream | ||
| Early-mid Mar | Hazelnut | Light green | Fair | |
| Early-mid Mar | Henbit Purple Deadnettle | Orange red | Poor | |
| Mid Mar-mid Apr | Dandelion | Red yellow | Very good | Begins flow |
| Mid Apr-mid May | Black Locust tree | Excellent, primary Spring flow in SE Indiana | 3-4 weeks after dandelion | |
| May | Yellow sweet clover | Yellow | Follows Locust by a week | |
| May | Dutch Clover Alsike Clover Alfalfa | Yellow brown | Good | Follows Locust by a week |
| End May-mid Jun | Catalpa tree Blackberry | Light grey | Marks end of spring flow | |
| Jul and Aug | Ironweed Joe Pye Milk weed | |||
| Mid Aug | Boneset | White | 3-4 weeks before Goldenrod | |
| Sept | Goldenrod Spearmint | Yellow | Excellent, primary Fall flow in SE Indiana | |
| Oct | Aster | Reddish yellow |
We're always open to your feedback, suggestions and corrections!
