5.2 Perennials

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This is one of the few plants that offers the possibili
bee pasturage on an economic basis since the cultivat
resulting crop 3s
Value for pollen: P protein value is high, but dried P ma
is low to absent"; over-represented a in H 17 .
Honey: opinions vary, but most observers agree that it
black in colour 17 ; classed as dark amber; granulation i
coarse ,. 17 flavour is agreed to be strong and may seem un
some tastes 17 ; aroma is strong and may be unpleasant 17 ;
particular markets and sells well above premium prices 78 ; u
Notes: often grown on low fertility soil that is being bro
useful for protecting roots of saplings, for green manure
suitable on heavy clays (sandy soil best); very acid soil is
disease problems; see Table 18.
Fagopyrum tataricum (L.) Gaertn. 51
(syn. Polygonum tataricum L.; Fagopyrum tataricum var. v
Tartary buckwheat, Indian buckwheat, buckwheat, Kan
Tartarie
ann. Jul-Aug 60 cm N(P)
Value for honey and pollen: similar to F. esculentum
grown in e. Canada; may be considered a weed in w. provin
Gaillardia pukhella Foug.
painted gaillardia, Indian blanket flower, blanket flower
ann. Jun-Oct 30-60 cm NP
Value for honey: H yield of 34 kg/colony/season reported
Texas) 50; N sugar concentration 32%; honeybees work flow
Value for pollen: P is also collected 35 '94 .
Honey: yellow amber in colour; flavour fair and considered
Notes: entirely yellow, daisy-like flowers, or yellow with re
yellow or entirely red; full sun preferred; dry, sandy soil, p
casually as a migrant or garden escape along Atlantic coast
Cilia capitata Sims
globe gilia, gilie
ann. Jul-Sep 45 cm NP 36
Notes: blue, violet or white flowers, 50-100 in terminal hea
to B.C.