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Monarda bradburiana

A clump-forming plant producing many long-lasting lavender flowers. A mint family member with pinkish to whitish, purple-spotted flowers in dense heads at the top of square stems. Each flower head rests on a whorl of showy, purplish, leafy bracts. Flowers attract bees and butterflies when they bloom in May and June. The aromatic gray-green leaves may be used in teas.

Part of our Pollinator Buffet plant tag series. The black and yellow bumble bee and the rarer American bumble bee are two of the largest bees in the Midwest. Flowers used by bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

Native Environment

Savanna and Woodland

Culture

Grows well in full sun or light shade in dry soil. Unlike other members of the Mint family, Bee Balm stays in a clump instead of by spreading by rhizomes.

Use

Plant in the perennial border, native garden, butterfly garden, edge of woodland or prairie.

Native Environment

Savanna / Woodland

Height

18 to 24 inches

Spread

16 to 24 inches

Plant Type

Herbaceous Perennials

Color

Lavender

Pink / Rose

Fall Color

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Medium Sun/Average Shade

Season of Interest

Mid (May - June)

Soil Moisture

Dry

Moderate

Wildlife Benefit

Food/Birds

Food/Pollinators

Butterfly / Moth Nectar

Animal Resistance

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant

Nature Attracting

Butterfly

Hummingbird

Special Usage

Fragrant