Monarda sp. (Bee Balm)

Monarda sp. (Bee Balm) plant with many small lavender flowers and thin green foliage.

Botanical name: Monarda sp.

Common names: Bee Balm, Horsemint, Oswego Tea, Bergamot

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: North America

Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSpice or herb plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Monarda species include annual and perennial upright growing herbaceous plants with lanceolate to ovate shaped leaves. Flower colors vary, with wild forms of the plant having crimson-red to red, pink and light purple hues.


Monarda sp. (Bee Balm) green leaves with dark purple edges, a close up plant
Monarda fistulosa
Monarda sp. (Bee Balm) with vibrant purple flower clusters on slender stems near green leaves
Monarda fistulosa


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