A purple-blooming bee balm that doesn’t get powdery mildew: George’s Plant Pick of the Week. Updated: ; Aug. 19, 2023, 7:09 a.m. | Published: ; Aug. 19, 2023, 7: ...

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.

This hardy native plant does not need much, if any, fertilizer. Too much fertilizer can lead to growth with plenty of leaves ...

Native throughout much of the United States, horsemint bee balm (Monarda punctata) is sure to please both growers and pollinators. Attractive pink-purple flowers first appear in spring, drawing bees ...

Bee balm blossoms attract bumblebees, swallowtail butterflies, and Ruby-throated hummingbirds, butterflies, and many other pollinators. It also supports many specialized bees and caterpillars of ...

The aromatic foliage of bee balm makes it a deer-resistant plant. To dry bee balm for everlasting bouquets or herbal tea, cut stems early in the day and fasten with twine in bunches of one or two ...

COLUMBIA, MD. (WJZ) — Howard County has named "Bee Balm" as their official pollinator plant. Pollinators, which include insects such as bees and butterflies, play an important role in our lives ...

Ellison describes the horsemint species that flower mid-June into September, which includes Bee Balm. Local Sports High School Huddle Scene Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals LIFE ...

Bee balm’s toothed, 4-inch leaves have a distinctive odor. It has been described as “oregano with hints of mint and thyme,” but the scent is so unique that it really defies description.

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.