The flowers, which smell pleasantly of honey, stand together in false whorls and shine with their white color. During its flowering period, the white deadnettle is distinctive with the stinging nettle. But when is their heyday?
The first flowers of the white dead-nettle appear in April
Onset in spring and long lasting
Since the white deadnettle is perennial, its flowering period begins quite early. The first flowers can be seen in early April. They will bloom by May at the latest. The flowering period can last until September or even the end of October, depending on when the first frost sets in.
Importance for the bees and the kitchen
It is not without reason that the white dead nettle is also referred to as the bee's suction. But it is not only valuable for the bee world:
- popular bee pasture
- good supply of nectar
- decorative for serving salads
- taste honey sweet
- for cold extracts
tips
The collected inflorescences also look good in a vase. Together with other spring flowers, they make a wildly romantic picture.