Bee Balm

Monarda Didyma

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Overview

Bee Balm (Monarda didyma), a vibrant perennial, thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It reaches 2-4 feet in height with a spread of 2-3 feet, showcasing tubular red flowers that attract pollinators. Ideal for borders or wildflower gardens, it offers a pleasant fragrance and mid-summer blooms. Regular deadheading encourages prolonged flowering. Hardy in Zones 4-9, Bee Balm resists deer but may attract mildew if not properly spaced.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 4–9

Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma) — thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, High, Medium
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae

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Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma) — red flowers in the garden; showcasing tubular red flowers that attract pollinators, image 98

Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma) — herb / perennial with red blooms; the flowering season peaks in mid to late summer, image 99

Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma) — herb / perennial for full or half; but may require control in smaller garden designs, image 100

Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma) — thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist; ideal for borders or wildflower gardens, it offers a pleasant, image 101

Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma) — It reaches 2-4 feet in height with a spread of 2-3 feet; bee Balm makes an eye-catching addition to borders or as part, image 102

Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma) — the plant's tendency to spread makes it a great option for filling in spaces; depending on the cultivar, image 96

Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma) — showcasing tubular red flowers that attract pollinators; red flowers in the garden, image 103

Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma) — Ideal for borders or wildflower gardens, it offers a pleasant fragrance and mid-summer blooms; regular deadheading, image 104

Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma) — Regular deadheading encourages prolonged flowering; plant it in an area that receives full sun to partial shade with, image 105

Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma) — Hardy in Zones 4-9, Bee Balm resists deer but may attract mildew if not properly spaced; herb / perennial with red, image 106

Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma) — depending on the cultivar; herb / perennial for full or half, image 109

Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma) — scientifically named Monarda didyma; hardy in Zones 4-9, Bee Balm resists deer but may attract mildew if not properly, image 107

Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma) — is a perennial that boasts a vibrant display and is a favorite for pollinators; a common issue with this, image 108

Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma) — The flowering season peaks in mid to late summer; scientifically named Monarda didyma, image 110

Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma) — Bee Balm makes an eye-catching addition to borders or as part of a naturalized meadow or cottage garden; the leaves of, image 111

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