Beebalm flowers

Bee balm (Monarda Didyma) was in full bloom in my garden a few years ago at the side of an old shed we needed to tear down. I didn’t want to loose it, so I decided to move it to a split rail…

Bee Balm reseeds itself readily. It is especially fragrant when the leaves this out in the Spring. Hummingbirds are also big fans of this particular flower. #beebalm #balm #bee #beebalm #butterfly #didyma #edible #flower #garden #landscape #monarda #perennial #plant #pollinator

Looking to attract hummingbirds, bees and butterflies to your landscape? Growing bee balm is just the ticket! See how to plant, grow and maintain bee balm.

Find Wild Beebalm (Monarda fistulosa) in Naperville Aurora Batavia Oswego Chicago Wheaton Illinois IL at The Growing Place (Bergamot, Wild Bergamot)

The striking blooms and aromatic foliage of bee balm make it a standout in any garden. In this article, we explore how to grow and care for bee balm effectively. Discover tips on planting, soil preparation, watering, and ongoing care to ensure your bee balm thrives and adds a splash of color to your outdoor space.

For me, Monarda or Bee Balm has always seemed like a flower that is having a bad hair day. At best it looks a bit disheveled, and at worst, it can look like a complete mess. Flowers with the first flush of youth This is wild Monarda at dusk in a nearby park... Now looking a bit worse for wear! Blooms now spent, the bald flower heads are ready to set seed. So why do I have flowers that can sometimes downright unattractive in my garden? It is simple: butterflies, bees and hummingbirds simply…

ITS COMMON NAME–bee balm–tips us off that Monarda is a pollinator favorite, and though the name doesn’t also say so, hummingbirds consider it irresistible, too...

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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 […]

Find Marshall's Delight Beebalm (Monarda 'Marshall's Delight') in Saskatoon Martensville Warman Dundurn Saskatchewan SK at Dutch Growers Garden Centre (Bergamot, Oswego Tea)