Balbeemav spotted beebalm
Monarda didyma 'Balbeemav'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Balbeemav' spotted beebalm (Monarda didyma 'Balbeemav') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, and rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average to wet, clay soil. Fragrant flowers open in early to late summer and attract butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with Culver’s root, Little bluestem, and Blue star.