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Bee Balm

Although one sometimes sees the neglected garden where Bee Balm has gone on rampage, in a well-kept border they provide satisfaction and a bright spot of summer color. The leaves have a minty scent, bees and hummingbirds are enticed by their tubular flowers. From 2 to 3 feet tall, colors range from white and pinky lavender through clear pink to bright red.  The flowers bloom for the most part in summer.  They like moist soil, sun or light shade, and are ideal for naturalizing or a wildflower garden.  If they are planted in the garden border, cut them back after blooming, and divide each spring to keep them within bounds because they send out runners and can easily take over.

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Common Name: 'Bee Balm'
 Botanical Name : Monarda  'Grandview Scarlet

 An easy to grow perennial producing slender, scarlet red flowers in circular whorls during July and August. Plants are attractive in the border, make good cut flowers and exude a delightful minty fragrance. A perennial favorite with great mildew resistance. Herbaceous perennial. Full morning sun or part shade. A favorite of both butterflies and hummingbirds. Bee Balm spreads quickly: reduce clump size in early spring.

Matures with rapid growth to 3 feet tall and wide.      Hardy to Zone 3.

Common Name: 'Bee Balm'
 Botanical Name : Monarda  'Raspberry Wine'

 Clear wine red flowers that begin from buds that resemble raspberries will bloom from July to August on this top-rated Bee Balm variety. 'Raspberry Wine' also features excellent resistance to powdery mildew.

Matures 30-36" tall x 18-24" wide.        Hardy to Zone 4.

 

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