Snow on the Prairie is a mixed blessing when it comes to honey bees. On the bright side, those white blooms in August signal a break from the Texas summer dearth when there are few wildflowers for the bees.
So, it makes the bees happy and lets us cut back on supplemental feeding.
However, on the down side, Snow on the Prairie is an invasive plant from the nightshade family that’s toxic to other livestock. For example, if we were running cattle, it might be a problem.
And there’s a side effect for humans. If you consume the honey created with Snow on the Prairie, chances are you’ll feel an itch or tickle in your throat. Now some say this will go away if you extract the honey, place it in jars, and let it sit for 6+ months before eating it.
Frankly, we’d rather the bees have it so they can stock up for winter. That’s why our final honey harvest is done in July before the Snow on the Prairie blooms.