Bee Balm for Pollinators
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Bee Balm is a vibrant, fragrant perennial known for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its bright blooms not only add beauty to your garden but also provide a rich nectar source that supports pollinator health. Easy to grow in full sun with moist soil, Bee Balm is perfect for pollinator-friendly gardens, borders, and wildflower plantings. With its minty aroma and long-lasting flowers, it’s both an ornamental highlight and a pollinator favorite



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Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring / Fall
Growth Habit
Upright, Clumping
Flavor Profile
Minty, Herbal
Plant Characteristics
Showy Blooms
Use
Pollinator Attractor
Growing Conditions
Full Sun, Moist Soil
Harvest Advantages
Continuous Blooms
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
Bee Balm for Pollinators
Monarda didyma
Seed Names
Bee Balm, Monarda
Seed Type
Open-Pollinated
Bee Balm is a colorful, aromatic perennial herb that thrives in pollinator gardens. Its vibrant blooms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds while also adding beauty to garden borders. Known for its minty fragrance, Bee Balm is easy to grow and beneficial for ecological diversity.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun / Partial Shade
Planting Depth
Surface Sow / Light Cover
Sowing Method
Direct Sow / Indoors
Plant Spacing
18 – 24 inches
Days to Maturity
110 – 120 Days
Soil Preparation
Cold Stratification
Hardiness Zones
3 – 9
Water Needs
Moderate, Even Moisture
Planting Season
Early Spring
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Upto 15 sq. ft.
500
Upto 75 sq. ft.
1000
Upto 150 sq. ft.
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The flowers are lovely and pollinators are frequent visitors. Took a little longer to bloom than I expected, but the wait was worth it.
I wasn�t sure if this plant would thrive in my small garden, but it did! Bloomed quickly, full of color, and the bees love it. It�s become my favorite plant this season.
Beautiful blooms and the bees love it! However, I noticed it needs regular watering to stay healthy. Still, seeing all the pollinators makes it worth the effort.
I planted this bee balm in my backyard, and within a week, it was buzzing with bees and butterflies. The flowers are vibrant and really add life to my garden. Definitely a great choice for anyone wanting to support pollinators.
Simply fantastic! My backyard has never been this full of life. The scent is subtle, the flowers are vivid, and it�s amazing to watch so many bees enjoy it.