Eastern Beebalm – Monarda bradburiana Buy Cheap Looking For

Get ready to welcome a flurry of pollinators to your garden with Eastern Bee Balm! This charming native perennial has unique clusters of delicate pink to light lavender flowers adorned with purple tracking. Blooming earlier than many other Monarda species, it provides a valuable nectar source for pollinators in late spring instead of the usual summer bloom time. Its fragrant and nectar-filled flowers also host over 10 species of native butterflies and moths, including the Dufourea monardae sweat bee. This adaptable perennial thrives in average to dry, well-drained soils and prefers full sun to part shade. While it can tolerate some drought, good air circulation is essential to minimize the risk of powdery mildew.

Vital Details:

Plant size: 1-2’ tall x 1-2’ wide

Light: Sun (6+ hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)

Water: Average water needs. Drought-tolerant once established.

Hardiness: 4-8 (Find your hardiness zone)

Season of interest: Late spring through summer

Pollinator value: Attracts hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects to the garden.

Host plant to the following: Host plant to a variety of bees, butterflies, and moths, including the Dufourea monardae sweat bee and hermit sphinx moth.

Notable Features: Native, pollinator-friendly, spring-blooming, summer-blooming, cut-flower, fragrant

Pot Size: One quart

Plant Name: Monarda bradburiana