Virginia Spiderwort Pollen Color, Bloom Season and Bee Forage

Visual guideVirginia Spiderwort pollen

Photo: Daniel J. Layton · CC BY-SA 3.0

Plant Facts

SeasonSpring to Summer

USDA Zone4 - 9

Plant TypeWildflower

ForagePollen and nectar

Pollen ValueMedium

Nectar ValueMedium

Color FamilyOrange and amber

Scientific NameTradescantia virginiana

Common NamesVirginia spiderwort, Spider lily

Native RegionsEastern and central United States

Range StatusNative to the eastern and central United States.

Color ConfidenceModerate

Color MethodA beekeeper plant-forage reference describes Virginia spiderwort pollen as bright yellow; the digital swatch is approximate.

Reviewed2026-10-11

Quick Answer

Virginia Spiderwort pollen is shown in this guide as an orange and amber tone. It is listed as wildflower, associated with spring to summer bloom timing, USDA zone 4 - 9, and pollen and nectar forage value.

Pollen Color Notes

The visual color shown for Virginia Spiderwort 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

Virginia Spiderwort is listed for spring to summer. The record lists USDA zone 4 - 9; hardiness zones are planning context, not a precise flowering calendar. Approximate bloom months in the supplemental notes: May, June, July.

Its forage type is pollen and nectar, with pollen value marked as medium and nectar value marked as medium. Flowers open for limited periods but repeated bloom can provide pollen and nectar to visiting bees over several weeks.