Common Name:
Bee-Balm
Scientific Name Genus:
Monarda
Family Name:
Lamiaceae
Life Cycle
Perennial
Growth Habit
erect, clumps, up to 4 feet tall.
Leaves
opposite, ovate-lanceolate to 4 inches long, apex sharp, margins serrate-dentate short-petioled
Flowers
individual flowers are tubular, about 2 inches long and arranged in dense, terminal clusters. Colors are red, white, or pink.
Bloom Time
Summer
Propagation Method
stem suttings, division (rhizome), every 2-3 years spring or fall.
Landscape Uses
mg; bg; naturalistic areas
Cultural Comments