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Bee Balm

Monarda didyma

Perennial FlowersspecialtyOn calendarDraft care

Care

Light
Full sun
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zones 4-9
Height
2-4 ft
Spread
1.5-3 ft
Bloom
Summer
Attracts
Hummingbirds, bees
Toxicity
None known

Growing schedule

  • Start indoors: 8 wk before last frost – 6 wk before last frost
  • Transplant: 2 wk before last frost – 2 wk after last frost

Notes

COLLISION: same species as 'Bergamot' in Herbs. Keep ONE — decide herb vs flower home.

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