Bee Balm (Monarda didyma)

Scarlet Flowers to Attract Butterflies
Copyright: Diane P. Brooks
(aka Wild Bergamot, Oswego Tea and Horsemint)
Bee balm is well suited to moist meadows and hillsides, known for attracting bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators with its natural aroma.
Graceful and strong, Bee Balm can grow one to three feet tall. The bloom is striking and unique, with a ball-shaped center and long bright petals reaching out in every direction.
Early inhabitants of North America often used this plant for flavoring and medicinal purposes.
Where to Buy Bee Balm Plants:
Bee Balm Specifications:
Color(s): Scarlet, pink, white, purple
Sun Exposure: Sun - partial Shade
Soil: Moist
Average Height: 36 in.
Average Spread: 18 in.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
Note: Low maintenance

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Copyright: Regina Cutter Edwards

Bee Balm with Pinevine Swallowtail
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