Bee balm

Monarda didyma

Description

Perennial herbaceous plant with bright red flowers arranged in dense heads. Attracts pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds, and is valued for its aromatic and medicinal properties.

Growing tips

Requires full sun and well-draining soil. Needs moderate and regular watering. Prune after flowering to maintain shape. Propagate by rhizome division in spring.