perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 9b
Bee Balm is a showy native perennial with vibrant tubular flowers in red, pink, purple, or scarlet that attract bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. The aromatic foliage is edible and medicinal, commonly used for tea.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–4′ tall × 1.5–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 4aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia
