Monarda, also known as bee balm, is a delicious, beautiful, and perfect addition to the home apothecary. Learn about bee balm varieties, its uses and how to grow it. Organic Gardening.

Native to North America, bee balm (Monarda spp., zones 3 to 9), is widely available in bright colors like red, purple or pink. Hummingbirds adore the nectar!

How to grow monarda. Bee balm can be bought as young plants or sown from seed. The best time to plant monarda is either the ...

Bee balm is a must for summer gardens because it provides a month or more of colorful blooms. Several monarda species -- including red-flowered M. didyma and lavender-flowered M. fistulosa -- are ...

Bee balm thrives on plenty of moisture, but requires good drainage. Plants can range from nearly 4 feet tall to newer compact varieties that are from 10 inches tall and up. Situate plants 1.5 to 2 ...

In late July and August, the attractive flowers of bee balm — Monarda — are a common sight in gardens, along roadsides, and in prairies. Bee balm attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds ...

Monarda, called by the common names of bee balm, horsemint and bergamot, is part of the mint family. Native Americans made use of monarda's essential healing oils, and spotted bee balm is said to ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - One of our prettiest, easiest-to-grow summer flowers is Monarda, also known as Bee Balm, another of what I call 'Patriotic Plants' because this very American perennial is ...

Throw all of your preconceived notions about the monarda or bee balm out the door. I have more flowers now on my monardas than I normally get from an entire season’s bloom. I am talking about ...

A. Bee balm (Monarda didyma) is normally in bloom by early July and gardeners are advised not to dig and move a plant when it is in full flower. At that time, ...

Member of the mint family is currently in bloom. AP Photo | DEAN FOSDICK Pollinators, like this bee, are very attracted to monardas or bee balm. Pollinators, like this bee, are very attracted to ...