Types of Beebalm

If you want to attract a lot of pollinators to your garden, planting beebalm is a good plan! There are many different types of beebalm. This article has really good information on growing and types of beebalm.

Growing: Beebalm needs full sun and good air circulation, as the plant is prone to powdery mildew. They need well-draining soil, but I have very successfully grown beebalm in my garden and my soil is clay! My beebalm plants are well established and get quite tall, often close to five feet.

Uses: I love using beebalm in flower bouquets. It can also be used to attract pollinators to the garden or using it to make a tea.

Bee balm/Monarda
Panorama	Monarda didyma	Zone 4	30”	Full sun/part shade Cutting or teas Reds and mauves	Pollinators Blooms in August
Wild Bergamot	Monarda fistulosa	Zone 3	36”	Full sun Lavender flowers	Can be used to make tea
Lemon	Monarda citriodora	Zone 3 (self seeds)	12-24”	Full sun Lavender-pink flowers	Can be used in flower bouquets.
Spotted (Dotted Mint)	Monarda punctata	Zone 3	12-36”	Full sun Yellow with maroon splashes flowers and light pink leaf-like bracts.	Likes it drier Can ve used to make a tea