{"product_id":"bee-balm-plant-for-pollinator-and-herb-gardens-with-aromatic-foliage-and-lavender-to-pink-summer-flowers-403153","title":"Bee Balm Plant for Pollinator and Herb Gardens with Aromatic Foliage and Lavender to Pink Summer Flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eBee balm brings lavender to pink summer flowers and fragrant foliage to herb and pollinator gardens. Also known as wild bergamot, Monarda fistulosa attracts bees and butterflies, adding seasonal color while offering a useful culinary herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the leaves fresh or dried for tea or to flavor dishes. This perennial grows in hardiness zones 4–10 and prefers full to part sun, moderate watering and well-drained soil. Give plants room for air circulation and thin crowded growth to help reduce powdery mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLavender to pink flowers bloom throughout summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic foliage adds fragrance to the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers attract bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh or dried leaves can be used for tea and cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial growth in hardiness zones 4–10.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bee balm \/ Wild bergamot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monarda fistulosa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lavender to pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full to part sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil; keep moist without keeping it overly wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh or dried leaves for tea and flavoring dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare consideration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susceptible to powdery mildew; provide sunlight and good air circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere should I plant this bee balm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant this bee balm in full to part sun with well-drained soil. Leave space around the plant for air circulation and provide moderate watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this bee balm come back each year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonarda fistulosa is a perennial in hardiness zones 4–10. Choose a planting location suited to your local growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use bee balm leaves in the kitchen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBee balm leaves can be used fresh or dried to make tea and flavor dishes, giving this flowering herb a practical place in a culinary garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does bee balm flower and what does it attract?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bee balm produces lavender to pink flowers throughout summer and attracts bees and butterflies, making it a useful addition to a pollinator garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can I help reduce powdery mildew on bee balm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive bee balm adequate sunlight and space for airflow, and thin crowded growth. The plant is susceptible to powdery mildew, so air circulation is an important part of its care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Growers Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53563377910072,"sku":"SHP-3153-3A1AAE","price":26.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9103\/4936\/files\/bee-balm-plant-image-1164-c60be391.webp?v=1792960063","url":"https:\/\/wfcaseshop.com\/products\/bee-balm-plant-for-pollinator-and-herb-gardens-with-aromatic-foliage-and-lavender-to-pink-summer-flowers-403153","provider":"Pick Velora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}