Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa)
Also called Horse-Mint or Wild Bergamot, Bee Balm is a pollinator favorite with beautiful lavender blooms and aromatic foliage. Its blooms are also a favorite of hummingbirds. It also has a long history of medicinal use, and can be used in poultices, salves, teas for a variety of applications. It serves as a houseplant to larvae of the Rasberry pyrausta butterfly.
Additional information
| Special Features | Medicinal, Pollinator Favorites |
|---|---|
| Sun | Full |
| Soil | Average, Dry |
| Height | 2'-4' |
| Bloom Color | Lavender |
| Bloom Time | August, July |
| Native Plant Category | Wildflowers |