Monarda sp. (Bee Balm)

Monarda sp. (Bee Balm) plant with many small lavender flowers and thin green foliage.
Monarda sp. (Bee Balm) plant covered in lavender flowers and narrow green leaves grouped together.

Botanical name: Monarda sp.

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

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: North America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyRed, 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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