Bee balm is a classic American native and cottage garden favorite, it's beloved by gardeners not only for its beautiful whorled blooms in red, pink, purple and white; but for the evocative fragrance given off by foliage warmed by the sun or touched by the gardener.
And it’s just as beloved by wildlife as it is by gardeners. Plant bee balm and you can be sure of the attention of hummingbirds and bees in the summer and by seed-loving finches in the winter. It’s an all-around garden winner that provides so much for so little effort.
This herb that can be harvested for making tea. Pick the leaves just before blooming and dry completely for the best flavour.
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Blooming Season |
Summer |
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Light Level |
Sun Part to Full |
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Height |
40-120cm (16-48'') |
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Spread |
45-55cm (16-20”) |
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Spacing |
45-55cm (16-20”) |
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Zone (If applicable) |
3-8 |
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Attributes |
Fragrant, attracts bees and butterflies , deer resistant |
Heights vary: 40cm -100cm
Full Sun - Part Shade