Once you know how to grow bee balm, you will swiftly come to realise how monarda, or bergamot, came by its common name. This beautiful perennial is one of the best plants for pollinators and just a ...

Monarda, Monarda fistulosa, often called wild bergamot or bee balm, is a native North American plant that is now found in gardens all over the world. Here in our area, groups of the plants can be seen ...

Monarda has a flavor reminiscent of oregano and can be used similarly. Monarda, also known as bee balm, is a delicious, beautiful, and perfect addition to the home apothecary. Learn about bee balm ...

In late July and August, the attractive flowers of bee balm — Monarda — are a common sight in gardens, along roadsides, and in prairies. Bee balm attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The ...

Many native plants are good to have in your garden but are not always the most impressive looking. Monarda is an exception to this belief since it produces an abundance of colorful flowers during ...

Fireworks in the night sky are beautiful, but if you plant flowers that remind you of fireworks, you can enjoy them all day too – and well beyond the Fourth of July. Our native Monarda – also known as ...

Hummingbirds are attracted to nectar-rich, brightly colored, tubular flowers like red buckeye. Salvia, beebalm, and coral honeysuckle are excellent plant choices for attracting hummingbirds. Many ...