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dragonfly
09-26-2008, 03:42 PM
I took a picture of my bees working the frostweed that I will link below. I think they must collect nectar from it, because I don't see any of the bees working it carrying pollen. It's a broad-leaf perennial that grows back from the roots yearly, after the tops die off. The height is about 5-6 feet, and it spreads from the roots. It also grows from seed easily, in my experience. I noticed when checking my hive yesterday, that a good amount of new honey stores are being formed. Lots of it is still uncapped, so it is a current source.

http://www.pbase.com/dragonfly/image/103684972

RayMarler
09-26-2008, 11:59 PM
Kewl, are you planning on harvesting any of that frostweed honey? If so, let us know it's charactaristics please? :)