Bee Balm, Bee Mine Red
Monarda
$19.99
Unit price per24 in stock - Inventory reflects the current availability and may change due to in-store purchases
Bee Mine Red Bee Balm is a compact, disease-resistant Monarda that delivers bold crimson blooms through the summer without the sprawling or mildew issues that can plague older varieties. The vivid red flower heads have a distinctive, spiky texture that creates an eye-catching display in borders and mass plantings alike. As a Great Lakes native, it draws an impressive range of wildlife—hummingbirds, butterflies, and songbirds all return to it reliably. Growing 24 to 36 inches, it fits comfortably in mid-border positions and makes an excellent cut flower. Juglone tolerant and cold hardy, it’s a dependable, ecologically valuable perennial.
Mature Height: 24 - 36"
Mature Spread: 24 - 36"
Sunlight Exposure: Sun, Partial
Water Needs: Moderate
Mature Height: 24 - 36"
Mature Spread: 24 - 36"
Sunlight Exposure: Sun, Partial
Water Needs: Moderate
Mature Height: 24 - 36"
Mature Spread: 24 - 36"
Sunlight Exposure: Sun, Partial
Water Needs: Moderate
Plant Profile
Bee Balm, Bee Mine Red
Sunlight Exposure
Sun, Partial
Water Needs
Moderate
Landscape Use
Border, Mass Planting
Growth Rate
Moderate
Growth Shape
Clumping
Flowering Season
Summer
Foliage Color
Green
Pest + Disease Resistance
Disease Resistant
Pollinator + Wildlife Support
Native (Great Lakes Region), Pollinator – Butterflies, Pollinator – Hummingbirds, Benefits Birds
Season of Interest
Summer
Fall Color
Yellow-Gold
Garden Performance & Beauty
Fragrant, Repeat Flowering
Environmental Tolerances
Cold Tolerant, Juglone (Black Walnut) Tolerant
Winter Foliage
Deciduous