Gardeners Swear By Bee Balm—Here’s How to Keep It Thriving originally appeared on Dengarden.

Native throughout much of the United States, horsemint bee balm (Monarda punctata) is sure to please both growers and ...

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 ...

Monarda, or wild bergamot, is a native plant that provides large lavender colored flowers from late June to August. It is also made into an herb tea.

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 ...

Bee balm, also known as monarda or bergamot, is much-adored for its bright flowers with tubular petals and colorful bracts. Loved by gardeners and pollinators alike, these attractive, nectar-rich ...

Monarda didyma , commonly called bee balm, bergamot and Oswego tea, is an attractive and nectar-rich native plant for a rain garden, herb garden or perennial bed. Bee balm is in the mint family ( … ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bee balm (Monarda didyma) is one of nature's more improbable looking plants. 3 months/99¢ a month SUBSCRIBE NOW Show Search. Clear Search Query Submit Search. Read Today's Paper Wednesday, June 5.

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 ...