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Botanical Name: Monarda
Seasons of availability: Spring, sometimes fall
Beebalm is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. Depending on variety, they typically grow 2 to 4 feet tall. The flowers are pollinator magnets and generally bloom during the spring and summer in a variety of colors.
Beebalm prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soils. They tolerate clay soil, but need air circulation to prevent powdery mildew. Use beebalm at the front or back of the border, depending on size. Place them where you can brush against the aromatic foliage. They are a must for sunny native pollinator gardens. They will self-seed and can spread by rhizomes, so deadhead the flowers to minimize self-seeding. They can be pruned in late spring or early summer to promote bushiness and delay bloom time.
Ideal planting seasons: Fall and Spring
Botanical Name: Monarda
Seasons of availability: Spring, sometimes fall
Beebalm is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. Depending on variety, they typically grow 2 to 4 feet tall. The flowers are pollinator magnets and generally bloom during the spring and summer in a variety of colors.
Beebalm prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soils. They tolerate clay soil, but need air circulation to prevent powdery mildew. Use beebalm at the front or back of the border, depending on size. Place them where you can brush against the aromatic foliage. They are a must for sunny native pollinator gardens. They will self-seed and can spread by rhizomes, so deadhead the flowers to minimize self-seeding. They can be pruned in late spring or early summer to promote bushiness and delay bloom time.
Ideal planting seasons: Fall and Spring
