Earlier this season, when my granddaughter asked me what my favorite garden flower was, I had to stop and think about it for a few seconds before telling her that my favorite is probably red bee balm.

Monarda didyma, commonly called bee balm, bergamot and Oswego tea, is an attractive and nectar-rich native plant for a rain garden, herb garden or perennial bed. Bee balm is in the mint family ...

Gardeners looking to roll out the red carpet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, need to look no further than bee balm. Fragrant and full of nectar, these North American native plants not only ...

Bee balm (Monarda) is a vibrant perennial native to North America known for its bold colors, fragrant blooms, and adaptability in gardens. This easy-to-grow plant, part of the mint family, attracts ...

Bergamot (Monarda), also known as bee balm, is prized for its vibrant flowers and ability to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The herb spreads through underground rhizomes in zones 4 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Bee balm (Monarda spp.) is one of those gorgeous herbaceous perennials that looks stunning in any flower bed or as part of a cottage garden ...