Monarda fistulosa
- Showy native perennial with fragrant foliage and many cultivars
- Grows in a variety of soils
- Nectar source that attracts butterflies, birds and hummingbirds
- Cut back to 4″ in late winter before new spring growth
Bee balm flowers are brilliant additions to late-summer herb gardens and flower borders. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and other nectar-seeking creatures covet the tubular flowers on the plant’s rounded flower heads, and the leaves and flowers can also be made into tea. Other common names include Horsemint, Wild Bergamot, and Oswego Tea.
AN ARRAY OF DIFFERENT BEE BALM FLOWER COLORS:
Keywords: Herbs, flowers