Monarda bradburiana

Bee Balm

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In May and June, this mint family member blooms with pinkish to whitish, purple-spotted flowers in dense heads at the top of square stems with each flower resting on a whorl of showy, purplish, leafy bracts. The flowers attract butterflies and bees. The gray-green aromatic leaves make an excellent tea.

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Height
12-24 Inches

Spread
22-24 Inches

Bloom/Seasonal Color
Light Pink

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions

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Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

•

UPL

Nature Attracting

•	Hummingbird
•	Butterfly

Season of Interest

•	Mid (May-June)

Soil Moisture

•

Average

Special Uses

•

Fragrant

Sun Exposure

•	Medium Sun/Average Shade
•	Full Sun

USFS MO Ecological Map

•	Mississippi Aluvial Basin
•	Ozark Highlands
•	Central Dissected Till Plain
•	Osage Plains

Wildlife Benefit

•	Butterfly Nectar