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Plant Facts
Quick Answer
Coltsfoot pollen is shown in this guide as an orange and amber tone. It is listed as wildflower, associated with spring bloom timing, USDA zone 4 - 9, and pollen and nectar forage value.
Pollen Color Notes
The visual color shown for Coltsfoot is grouped broadly with orange and amber pollen tones. It is intended for comparison and identification support, not as a laboratory measurement.
Pollen color is highly variable. Lighting, pollen age, moisture, collection method, cultivar, and local growing conditions can all change how pollen appears. Use this as general visual guidance, not a scientific color standard or guaranteed field match.
Bloom, Zone, and Forage Context
Coltsfoot is listed for spring. The record lists USDA zone 4 - 9; hardiness zones are planning context, not a precise flowering calendar. Approximate bloom months in the supplemental notes: February, March, April.
Its forage type is pollen and nectar, with pollen value marked as medium and nectar value marked as low. Early flower heads can offer pollen and nectar when few other plants bloom, though the species is invasive in parts of North America.
Identification Notes
A rhizomatous perennial whose yellow dandelion-like heads emerge on scaly stalks before the broad hoof-shaped leaves.
Flower color note: Yellow. Flower color and pollen color may differ.