Monarda bradburiana Bee Balm

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Description

Monarda bradburiana, or "eastern bee balm," is an upright perennial with fragrant foliage and pale pink flowers that look like ballerina tutus from above. Deer and rabbits resent the aromatic foliage, while the flowers attract pollinators in droves in the spring and summer.

Monarda bradburiana eastern bee balm is native to parts of the central and southern United States, where it grows in thickets, wooded meadows, and along roadsides. It is similar in appearance and habit to Monarda fistulosa. Unlike many other members of the mint family, it clumps rather than runs.

Plant eastern bee balm in sun to part-shade and average, well-drained soil. Be careful not to plant it in soil that is overly rich, or fertilize it.

Characteristics

  • Common Names: Eastern beebalm, Bradbury's Bee Balm
  • Zones: 5-8
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun to Light Shade
  • Soil Preference: Average, well-drained soil
  • Height at Maturity: 12"-24""
  • Width at Maturity: 18"-24""
  • Bloom Color: Pink
  • Bloom Time: Spring
  • Foliage Color: Green

Special Features

  • Attracts: Butterflies. Hummingbirds. Pollinators.
  • Tolerates: Deer. Rabbits.
  • Other Features: Native to North America.

Care and Growing Tips

Do not fertilize.

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Shipping Info

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Our nursery is located in Virginia, and it can sometimes be costly to ship to the western US. Ground shipping is too slow cross-country for the plants to arrive safely, so our options are limited to faster shipping methods. We appreciate your understanding!

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Please note: Depending on the time of year, the foliage of the plants may be trimmed to fit into our shipping boxes. This could delay the flowering of the plant, but many perennials actually benefit from being cut back.

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