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Bee balm

Bright, vibrant flowers with a long bloom season. Bee balm comprises several species of native North American wildflower from the Monarda genus. The distinctive “spiky hairdo” blooms are among their chief selling points, along with the plants’ ability to attract bees, butterflies, songbirds, and hummingbirds to the garden landscape.
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Bee balm

Bee balm fast facts

Scientific Name

Monarda didyma

Family

Lamiaceae

Garden Type

Container Appropriate, Anywhere

Wildlife

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Native Plant Region

North America

Light needs

Filtered, Full Sun

Water Needs

Medium to Wet

Plant Type

Flowering, Perennial

Bloom Color(s)

Red

Height

2 – 5 feet

Width

2 – 5 feet

Months in Bloom

June, July, August

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

Yes
Bee balm

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