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Bee Balm

Garden with vibrant purple wild bergamot and yellow flowers, surrounded by lush green foliage.
Purple wildflowers with lush green leaves in a garden setting.
Purple wildflowers with spiky petals in a green garden setting.
Garden with vibrant purple wild bergamot and yellow flowers, surrounded by lush green foliage.
Purple wildflowers with lush green leaves in a garden setting.
Purple wildflowers with spiky petals in a green garden setting.

Plant Information

Common name: Bee Balm

Scientific name: Monarda fistulosa menthifolia

Water usage: Low to moderate

Sun exposure: Full sun, part sun

Fire resistant: No

Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, resistant to rabbits 

Native: Yes

Height: 24 to 36 inches

Spread: 18 to 24 inches

Care information

Plant in dry to medium drained soil, place in area with good air circulation, transplants very easily. Prune to ground in the winter