Monarda bradburiana (Eastern Bee Balm)
GARDEN SITE: ☀️-⛅ Dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil. Does not tolerate poorly drained sites or especially heavy clay soils.
SIZE: 1-2 ft. SPREAD: 2-3 ft.
FLOWERS: Showy, tubular, pinkish-white with purple spots. May-June.
WILDLIFE: Attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds and other beneficial insects.
ZONE: 5-9
DISTRIBUTION: Central and Southern United States
Eastern Bee Balm is considered by many gardeners to be the superior Monarda for garden spaces due to its compact size, resistance to powdery mildew, less aggressive nature and early bloom time. For several weeks during spring, this delightful plant will attract a steady stream of butterflies and hummingbirds with its showy, soft pink flowers. The aromatic, grey-green foliage can be used to make teas and provides interesting color and texture to the garden. Perfectly suited for perennial borders and small spaces, this lovely wildflower will not disappoint. Resistant to deer and rabbit browse. While more resistant to powdery mildew than other Monardas, we suggest providing lots of good air circulation.
GARDEN SITE: ☀️-⛅ Dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil. Does not tolerate poorly drained sites or especially heavy clay soils.
SIZE: 1-2 ft. SPREAD: 2-3 ft.
FLOWERS: Showy, tubular, pinkish-white with purple spots. May-June.
WILDLIFE: Attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds and other beneficial insects.
ZONE: 5-9
DISTRIBUTION: Central and Southern United States
Eastern Bee Balm is considered by many gardeners to be the superior Monarda for garden spaces due to its compact size, resistance to powdery mildew, less aggressive nature and early bloom time. For several weeks during spring, this delightful plant will attract a steady stream of butterflies and hummingbirds with its showy, soft pink flowers. The aromatic, grey-green foliage can be used to make teas and provides interesting color and texture to the garden. Perfectly suited for perennial borders and small spaces, this lovely wildflower will not disappoint. Resistant to deer and rabbit browse. While more resistant to powdery mildew than other Monardas, we suggest providing lots of good air circulation.
GARDEN SITE: ☀️-⛅ Dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil. Does not tolerate poorly drained sites or especially heavy clay soils.
SIZE: 1-2 ft. SPREAD: 2-3 ft.
FLOWERS: Showy, tubular, pinkish-white with purple spots. May-June.
WILDLIFE: Attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds and other beneficial insects.
ZONE: 5-9
DISTRIBUTION: Central and Southern United States
Eastern Bee Balm is considered by many gardeners to be the superior Monarda for garden spaces due to its compact size, resistance to powdery mildew, less aggressive nature and early bloom time. For several weeks during spring, this delightful plant will attract a steady stream of butterflies and hummingbirds with its showy, soft pink flowers. The aromatic, grey-green foliage can be used to make teas and provides interesting color and texture to the garden. Perfectly suited for perennial borders and small spaces, this lovely wildflower will not disappoint. Resistant to deer and rabbit browse. While more resistant to powdery mildew than other Monardas, we suggest providing lots of good air circulation.