Bee Balm
Flowers
Beginner
Perennial

Bee Balm

Monarda didyma

Photo: Alex Abair · CC BY

About Plant: Bee Balm

A hardy aromatic perennial with shaggy summer flowers that draw bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterLow to moderate
SoilAverage, well-drained (6.0–7.5)
Spacing12–24 inches
Height3–4 feet
Time to Harvest60-120
Planting Depth1/8–1/4 inch
Germination Time7–21 days

Expert Growing Tips

Use pollinator plants around garden edges, allow a succession of blooms, and avoid spraying open flowers.