How to Grow and Care for Bee Balm - The Spruce
WEBOct 16, 2023 · Bee balm, also commonly known as bergamot, is a native North American wildflower from the Monarda genus with bright, distinctive "spiky hairdo" blooms. Bee balm has quick-spreading underground rhizomes and grows best in dry, non-humid conditions in full sun to partial shade and moist soil, though they can handle a variety of conditions.
Bee Balm: How to Grow and Care for Monarda | HGTV
WEBMonardas spice up the summer garden with their fragrant foliage and shaggy flowers. Sixteen species of this tough perennial are native to North America, but most of us grow red Monarda didyma (commonly called bee balm) or lavender to pinkish Monarda fistulosa (also known as wild bergamot). Shown here: 'Pardon My Cerise'
Growing Bee Balm – How to Plant and Care for Monarda
WEBSpotted Bee Balm (syn. dotted bee balm, dotted horsemint) Monarda punctata. Zones: 3-8. Height/Spread: Upright habit, 1-3 feet tall and 8-12 inches wide. Exposure: Full sun to partial shade. Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer . Color: Flowers are pale yellow with tiny purple spots, pink bracts, dark green foliage
Monarda - Wikipedia
WEBMonarda is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. The genus is endemic to North America. [2] [4] Common names include bergamot , bee balm , horsemint , and oswego tea , the first being inspired by the fragrance of the leaves, which is reminiscent of bergamot orange ( Citrus bergamia ).
Bee Balm: Care & Growing Guide - The Spruce
WEBNov 4, 2021 · Monarda didyma: This variety of bee balm grows up to 3 or 4 feet tall and produces bright red blooms. Monarda pringlei: A smaller variety, these plants only reach a height of about 18 inches tall. It is often seen with red or pink blooms. Monarda fistulosa: This variety is often found growing wild.
How to Grow and Care for Monarda - Bee Balm - Harvest to Table
WEBBonide Sulfur Fungicide. Monarda didyma, Bee balm. Table of Contents. Get to know Monarda. Where to plant Monarda. Monarda uses and companions. When to plant Monarda. Planting and spacing Monarda. How to water and feed Monarda. Monarda care. Monarda pests and diseases. Monarda propagation. Monarda varieties to grow.
How to Plant and Grow Bee Balm (Monarda) | Gardener’s Path
WEBJul 25, 2023 · Medicinal Use. Propagation. How to Grow. Pruning, Division, and Seed Saving. Growing Tips. Cultivars to Select. Managing Pests and Disease. Harvesting. Preserving, Recipes, and Additional Uses. Quick Reference Growing Guide. What Is Bee Balm? Bee balm is a perennial flowering herb in the mint family.
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