Monarda didyma

Bee Balm (Monarda didyma) is a perennial native plant known for its vibrant red flowers and aromatic foliage. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers rich, moist, and well-drained soils. Bee Balm spreads by stolons and rhizomes, forming dense clumps that can naturalize in garden settings. The plant grows best when its roots remain consistently moist, making it ideal for rain gardens or areas near water features. It is attractive to pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies and can tolerate wet soils, but will also grow in full sun if watered adequately.

Native range

Eastern North AmericaNative here

Bloom time

June – August

Garden location

West Driveway Bed