Purple bee balm

Compact and early flowering, Monarda 'Balmy Purple' (Bee Balm) is a clump-forming perennial which produces bright purple flowers, borne in dense, globular terminal heads. Blooming for weeks from late spring through summer, they rest upon a whorl of decorative bracts and attract scores of butterflies and hummingbirds. They are borne atop upright stems clad with aromatic, dark green leaves, which remain attractive even when not in bloom. This dwarf variety of Bee Balm enjoys a good mildew…

This petite selection grows vigorously to form a bushy, compact clump of attractive, aromatic, deep green, glossy foliage. Very mildew resistant. Fuchsia purple flowers sit just atop the foliage. Large 2.5-3in flowers on a short plant.

Which plants to avoid when planting bee balm in your garden. How to prevent competition, pests, and other issues that can affect bee balm's growth.

Bee balm (Monarda), is also known as Oswego tea, horsemint, and bergamot. It’s a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae) and a versatile perennial plant. The plant attracts pollinators, and is a good addition to homemade potpourris and lotions. Bee balm flowers are so captivating that they add color and beauty to any garden. Native […]

Learn how to plant, harvest, and use bee balm in your home garden! This easy-to-grow perennial makes a beautiful addition to any landscape.

May 28, 2015 The plant getting the most attention in my garden right now is ‘Peter’s Purple’ bee balm (Monarda fistulosa ‘Peter’s Purple’), a 4-foot tall perennial with pincushiony, lavender-pink flowers atop long stems. I bought my original plant 5 … Read More

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Bee balm (Monarda fistulosa) is one of the most useful wild herbs every forager should know. It has a flavor similar to oregano crossed with thyme.

You can count on these cold-hardy perennials to take a polar vortex or two in stride and come back strong in the spring.

The bee balm plant is one that grows in zones three to nine in the United States. It has blooms that are red, purple, pink, or white, which will attract