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Plant Facts
Quick Answer
Cowslip 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 Cowslip 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
Cowslip 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: March, April, May.
Its forage type is pollen and nectar, with pollen value marked as low and nectar value marked as medium. Spring flowers may provide pollen and nectar to early-flying insects, with access favoring visitors able to reach into the floral tube.
Identification Notes
A low perennial with wrinkled basal leaves and a one-sided cluster of nodding, fragrant yellow tubular flowers.
Flower color note: Yellow with orange markings. Flower color and pollen color may differ.