Bee Balm
Perennial

Bee Balm

Monarda didyma

Shaggy, crown-shaped flowers that hummingbirds fight over.

Bloom Season
Jun - Aug
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
◐ Part Sun4-6 hours
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
2-4' tall
USDA Zones 3-10
Bloom Colors
Red
Pink
Purple
Lavender
Traits
✿ Pollinator Friendly♣ Native Species✂ Cut Flower❋ Fragrant△ Deer Resistant
Soil
Clay
Pairs Well With
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