Balbeemed spotted beebalm
Monarda didyma 'Balbeemed'
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
'Balbeemed' spotted beebalm (Monarda didyma 'Balbeemed') 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. It forms a clumping plant with fragrant flowers that bloom in early to late summer. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the blooms. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Culver’s root, Little bluestem, and False indigo.