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Bee
Balm

Monarda

 


Description:

As one might guess from the name, Bee Balm attracts bees along with hummingbirds and other pollinators.  These plants also serve as a butterfly nectar source. It's fragrant leaves are used to make tea and potpourri.    Bee Balm has a tendency to become invasive, so division is necessary every few years.  Division should be done in the spring.  Sometimes this plant is infected with powdery mildew after flowering. If so, cut back to new foliage.

 

Common Name: Bee Balm, Wild Bergamont, Oswego Tea, Horsemint, Bergamont
Botanical Name: Monarda
Type: Perennial
Soil Preference: This plant tolerates occasional wetness and will grow in moist soil but prefers well-drained soil with a pH of neutral.
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Attributes: Naturalizing,  attracts birds, attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers
Pests: Aphids
Diseases: Rust, root and crown rot.  This plant is also susceptible to powdery mildew and rust if the soil is overly dry and the air circulation is poor.
Care: In spring, remove dead foliage only.  In fall, cut back to 6" and dead-head spent flowers.    Division is necessary and should be done in the spring

Fertilize with Plant-tone or slow-releasing Osmocote.

Planting Instructions:  Perennials

 

Varieties:

 

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Monarda didyma 'Adam'
Bee Balm
zones 4-9
 
Description:  Red flowers, withstands dry conditions better than others.   Fragrant foliage.
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: June-August
Foliage Color: Green
Height: 24-36"
Spread: 20-24"
 

 


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Monarda didyma 'Blue Stocking'
Bee Balm
zones 4-10
 
Description:  Totally unique flowers are deep lilac colored.  Fragrant foliage.
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: June-August
Foliage Color: Green
Height: 36-60"
Spread: 24"
 

 

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Monarda 'Fireball'
Bee Balm
zones 4-9
 
Description:  Dark green fragrant foliage with deep, red globe-shaped blooms.
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: July-August
Foliage Color: Dark green
Height: 15"
Spread: 24"
 

 


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Monarda didyma 'Gardenview Scarlet'
Bee Balm
zones 4-10
 
Description:  The distinctive flowers of 'Gardenview Scarlet' are brightly rose-red colored.   The fragrant green foliage is mildew resistant.
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: June-August
Foliage Color: Green
Height: 36"
Spread: 24"
 

 


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Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline'
Bee Balm
zones 4-9
 
Description:  The flowers of 'Jacob Cline' are showy, large and red with a longer bloom season than others.  the fragrant foliage is probably one of the best for mildew resistance.  Also serves as butterfly nectar sources.  Pinch or shear this plant in June to control its height and encourage a later blooming period.
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: June-August
Foliage Color: Green
Height: 24-48"
Spread: 24-36"
 

 


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Monarda didyma 'Marshal's Delight'
Bee Balm
zones 4-9
 
Description:  Showy pink flowers are tighter than other varieties.   This plant also appears to be mildew resistant. Foliage is fragrant.  Plants serve as butterfly nectar sources.   
Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: June-August
Foliage Color: Green
Height: 36-48"
Spread: 24-36"
 

 


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Monarda didyma 'Panorama Red'
Bee Balm
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Description:  NEW FOR 2004!   This superb new variety has gorgeous, showy flowers in brilliant shades of red.   Hummingbirds love it!
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: June-September
Foliage Color: Dark green
Height: 24-30"
Spread:  
 

 


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Monarda x 'Petite Delight'
Bee Balm
zones 2-8
 
Description:  This exciting new lavender pink Bee Balm has a unique dwarf form.  It's foliage is dark green,  fragrant, mildew resistant and crinkled.     'Petite Delight' deserves a spot in the front of your perennial border!   Hummingbirds and butterflies can't resist these flowers!   
Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: June-August
Foliage Color: Dark green
Height: 12-15"
Spread: 18-24"
 

 

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Monarda 'Petite Wonder'
Bee Balm
zones 4-9
 
Description:  A slightly lower growing Bee Balm with light and clear pink flowers.  Has aromatic foliage which is disease resistant and holds its rich green color well.   Moderately mildew resistant.
Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: June-August
Foliage Color: Green
Height: 9-10"
Spread: 18"
 

 


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Monarda x 'Raspberry Wine'
Bee Balm
zones 4-9
 
Description:  Deep wine colored flowers appear as "raspberries" in bud stage.  Mildew resistant.
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: June-August
Foliage Color: Green
Height: 24-36"
Spread: 24-36"

 

 

 

 



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