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monarda-grand-marshall.jpgMonarda (mo-nard-ah) Beebalm, Oswego Tea, Bergamot, Horsemint; Lamiaceae Family, Mint.
Aromatic perennials of sturdy habit, growing in strong clumps. The showy, clustered flowers are white, lavender, pink, or red, blooming at the top of the leafy stem. Monarda’s very sweet nectar attracts scores of honeybees, butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden, particularly in mass plantings. They grow so vigorously and spread so rapidly they may need restraining in the garden. Some monarda species are often seen along roadsides. Monarda is useful in the herb garden, for a large border and the wild garden.

An eastern North America native in bottomlands, thickets, moist woods and especially along stream banks, monarda is easy to grow and multiplies quickly. A clump-forming member of the mint family, monardas have tubular flowers borne in dense, spherical, mop-heads atop 2 to 4 foot tall stems. Monarda has a long summer bloom season. Removing spent blooms will prolong bloom cycle. The serrated, aromatic 3 to 6 inch long leaves smells like mint when crushed; and are often used to flavor teas and in salads.

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Monarda tolerates most soil conditions, but will grow best in organic, medium-to-wet, moisture-retentive soils in full sun to part shade. Soil should not be allowed to dry out, beebalm is not drought tolerant. Beebalm does well in full sun or partial shade. 

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Plants multiple faster with shade, but will flower more in the sun. Most monardas multiply rapidly either by underground stems or self-sowing. To keep plants healthy and vigorous, they should be divided every three to four years in the spring.


Monarda didyma (did-im-uh), Oswego Tea; is the usual species of commerce and cultivars. Monarda fistulosa (fiss-tew-loh-suh)--Wild Bergamot, to 5 foot tall, rose to purple flowers in late summer, leaves are more hairy and less toothed than didyma, stems grow out of the previous flower head, tolerance to dry conditions and mildew; herbal use in the treatment of headaches and fevers. Most cultivars are crosses between didyma and fistulosa, or among various cultivars. Propagation: Monarda can be started from seeds, but if you want to propagate the cultivars, start new plants by dividing the root clumps in early spring before new growth begins.

Landscape habit, uses: borders, naturalized, bee, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, wild or native plant garden, meadow, herb garden, naturalized planting or along ponds or streams.

  • Monarda Berry Taffy PPAF 20ct Flat

    Monarda 'Berry Taffy' PPAF (20)ct Flat

    Monarda 'Berry Taffy' PPAF - SUGAR BUZZ® Series (20)ct Flat Common Name: Bee BalmThe members of the SUGAR BUZZ® Series from the Walters Gardens, Inc. hybridizing program are perfectly suited to the middle of the flower border at 16-24' tall. All...

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  • Monarda Blue Moon PPAF 20ct Flat

    Monarda 'Blue Moon' PPAF (20)ct Flat

    Monarda 'Blue Moon' PPAF (20)ct Flat - SUGAR BUZZ Series Height: 20 Inches; Spread: 18-22 Inches Flower Color: Blue shades; Foliage Color: Green shades Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8   Full sun to Part shade ...

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  • Monarda Bubblegum Blast PPAF 20ct Flat

    Monarda 'Bubblegum Blast' PP27497 (20)ct Flat

    Monarda 'Bubblegum Blast' PP27497 - SUGAR BUZZ TM Series Bee Balm Height: 24 Inches, Spread: 32 InchesFlower Color: Pink Shades, Foliage Color: Green shadesHardiness Zone: 4 - 9Full sun - Part shade Blooms Midsummer In midsummer, 'Bubblegum Blast' forms...

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  • Monarda Cherry Pops PPAF 20ct Flat

    Monarda 'Cherry Pops' PPAF (20)ct Flat

    Monarda 'Cherry Pops' PPAF - SUGAR BUZZ TM Series Bee Balm Height: 20 Inches, Spread: 26 InchesFlower Color: Pink Shades, Foliage Color: Green shadesHardiness Zone: 4 - 9Full sun - Part shade Blooms Midsummer - Late summer In midsummer, 'Cherry Pops'...

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  • Monarda Electric Neon Coral PPAF 20ct Flat

    Monarda 'Electric Neon Coral' PPAF (20)ct Flat

    Monarda 'Electric Neon Coral' PPAF (20)ct Flat Huge 3' light coral pink flowers are produced above very dark green foliage. Excellent resistance to common foliar diseases such as powdery mildew. Height: 20.0-22.0 InchesSpread:18.0-20.0 InchesHardiness...

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  • Monarda Electric Neon Pink PPAF 20ct Flat

    Monarda 'Electric Neon Pink' PP30347 (20)ct Flat

    Monarda 'Electric Neon Pink' PP30347 (20)ct Flat Common Name: Bee BalmIt's electric! That's what you might think when you look at the fabulous color of this new interspecific hybrid of Bee Balm. Intense, dark neon pink flowers are produced above an...

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  • Monarda Electric Neon Purple PPAF 20ct Flat

    Monarda 'Electric Neon Purple' PPAF (20)ct Flat

    Monarda 'Electric Neon Purple' PPAF (20)ct Flat Electric Neon SeriesCommon Name: Bee BalmA new color for the Electric Neon series! 3", bright fuchsia purple flowers are produced over a medium-sized habit of deep green leaves. Excellent resistance to...

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  • Monarda Grape Gumball PPAF 20ct Flat

    Monarda 'Grape Gumball' PPAF (20)ct Flat

    Monarda 'Grape Gumball' PPAF - SUGAR BUZZ TM Series (20)ct Flat Bee Balm Height: 20-24 Inches, Spread: 16-24 InchesFlower Color: Purple shades, Foliage Color: Green shadesHardiness Zone: 4 - 9Full sun to Part shade Blooms Midsummer - Late summer In...

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  • Monarda Lavender Taffeta PPAF 20ct Flat

    Monarda 'Lavender Taffeta' PPAF (20)ct Flat

    Monarda 'Lavender Taffeta' PPAF CPBRAF - Proven Winners® UPSCALE™ Collection (20)ct Flat Common Name: Bee BalmPrepare for UPSCALE™ Bee Balm to raise your expectations with a robust, substantial landscape presence. Taller than most other new...

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  • Monarda Leading Lady Amethyst PPAF 20ct Flat

    Monarda 'Leading Lady Amethyst' PPAF (20)ct Flat

    Monarda 'Leading Lady Amethyst' PPAF (20)ct Flat - Proven Winners® Leading Lady SeriesCommon Name: Bee BalmBee Balm typically bloom in midsummer, but 'Leading Lady Amethyst' leads the way in early summer, flowering earlier and forming a more compact...

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  • Monarda Leading Lady Orchid PPAF 20ct Flat

    Monarda 'Leading Lady Orchid' PPAF (20)ct Flat

    Monarda 'Leading Lady Orchid' PPAF (20)ct Flat Leading Lady SeriesCommon Name: Bee BalmA Monarda bradburiana hybrid, she leads the way in early summer, flowering earlier and forming a more petite clump than common M. didyma cultivars. She typically...

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  • Monarda Leading Lady Pink PPAF 20ct Flat

    Monarda 'Leading Lady Pink' PPAF (20)ct Flat

    Monarda 'Leading Lady Pink' PPAF (20)ct Flat - Proven Winners® Leading Lady SeriesCommon Name: Bee BalmBee Balm typically bloom in midsummer, but 'Leading Lady Pink' leads the way in early summer, flowering earlier and forming a more compact clump...

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  • Monarda Leading Lady Plum PPAF 20ct Flat

    Monarda 'Leading Lady Plum' PPAF (20)ct Flat

    Monarda 'Leading Lady Plum' PPAF (20)ct Flat Height: 10-14 Inches, Spread: 22-28 InchesFlower Color: Pink shadesHardiness Zone: 4 - 9Full sun to Part shade Blooms Early summer and Midsummer Bee Balm typically bloom in midsummer, but ‘Leading Lady...

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  • Monarda Leading Lady Razzberry PPAF 20ct Flat

    Monarda 'Leading Lady Razzberry' PPAF (20)ct Flat

    Monarda 'Leading Lady Razzberry' PPAF (20)ct Flat - Proven Winners® Leading Lady SeriesCommon Name: Bee BalmBee Balm typically bloom in midsummer, but 'Leading Lady Razzberry' leads the way in early summer, flowering earlier and forming a more petite...

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  • Monarda Pardon My Cerise PPAF 20ct Flat

    Monarda 'Pardon My Cerise' PPAF (20)ct Flat

    Monarda 'Pardon My Cerise' PPAF (20)ct Flat Height: 14-18 Inches, Spread: 10-12 InchesFlower Color: Red shadesHardiness Zone: 4 to 9Full sun to Part shade Blooms Midsummer to Late summer No room for the tall, bushy, traditional Bee Balm in your garden?...

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  • Monarda Pink Chenille PPAF 20ct Flat

    Monarda 'Pink Chenille' PPAF (20)ct Flat

    Monarda 'Pink Chenille' PPAF CPBRAF - Proven Winners® UPSCALE™ Collection (20)ct Flat Common Name: Bee BalmPrepare for UPSCALE™ Bee Balm to raise your expectations with a robust, substantial landscape presence. Taller than most other new...

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  • Monarda Red Velvet PPAF 20ct Flat

    Monarda 'Red Velvet' PPAF (20)ct Flat

    Monarda 'Red Velvet' PPAF CPBRAF - Proven Winners® UPSCALE™ Collection (20)ct Flat Common Name: Bee BalmPrepare for UPSCALE™ Bee Balm to raise your expectations with a robust, substantial landscape presence. Taller than most other new...

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  • Monarda Rockin Raspberry PPAF 20ct Flat

    Monarda 'Rockin' Raspberry' PP28752 (20)ct Flat

    Monarda 'Rockin' Raspberry' PP28752 (20)ct Flat Height: 20 Inches, Spread: 20 InchesFlower Color: Purple shadesHardiness Zone: 4 - 9Full sun to Part shade Blooms Midsummer to Late summer The members of the SUGAR BUZZ™ Series from the Walters...

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  • Monarda d Pardon My Pink PPAF 20ct Flat

    Monarda d. 'Pardon My Pink' PPAF (20)ct Flat

    Monarda d. 'Pardon My Pink' PPAF (20)ct Flat This petite selection grows vigorously to form a bushy, compact clump of attractive, aromatic, deep green, glossy foliage Cheerful true pink flowers sit just atop the foliage; blooms about two weeks later...

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  • Monarda d Pardon My Purple PP22170 20ct Flat

    Monarda d. 'Pardon My Purple' PP22170 (20)ct Flat

    Monarda d. 'Pardon My Purple' PP22170 (20)ct Flat This petite selection grows vigorously to form a bushy, compact clump of attractive, aromatic, deep green, glossy foliage Fuchsia purple flowers sit just atop the foliage; blooms about two weeks earlier...

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  • Monarda d Pardon My Rose PPAF 20ct Flat

    Monarda d. 'Pardon My Rose' PPAF (20)ct Flat

    Monarda d. 'Pardon My Rose' PPAF (20)ct Flat - Proven Winners® Pardon My SeriesCommon Name: Bee BalmNo room for the tall, bushy, traditional Bee Balm in your garden? Here is a compact selection that's easy to tuck into the front of your sunny border...

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