Bee Balm
Monarda didymia
Lamiaceae · Perennial
Bee Balm offers unique, shaggy flowers that are a magnet for pollinators, especially bees and hummingbirds. Its aromatic foliage adds another layer of interest to the garden.
- · Provide good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew.
- · Keep soil consistently moist, especially in hot weather.
- · Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 4-9
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Low-moderate
- Type: Perennial
- Mature size: 2-4 ft tall · 1.5-3 ft wide
- Bloom season: Mid to late summer · Red, pink, purple, white
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to -30F
- Heat tolerance: Good
- Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
- Growth rate: Fast
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