Posted by blueberrytalk on August 17, 2008
With all the Cat’s ear in bloom it’s hard to notice when the Dandelion makes it’s late season appearance. But in the picture below you can see the unmistakeable single soft stem of the dandelion. The Cat’s ear below the Dandelion points out the differance between the two plants.
Dandelion seed
Cat's ear
This indicates, once again, that the Dandelion in bloom is not in competition with the blueberry in bloom.
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Posted by blueberrytalk on May 5, 2008
It is a commonly held view that dandelions will distract bees from pollinating blueberry blossoms. These pictures show that the dandelions have peaked just as the first blueberry blossoms are opening. Dandelions will blossom again a couple of times later in the season.
Rhododendrons are popular with all bees. Early rhododendrons start in March and later ones can go right to June. The broadleaf maple is a good food source for the bees but the flowers are finished right now. However, other maples are in blossom. (May 4) Pictures below are of bees in rhododendron and Japenese maple.
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