Name: Bee balm (Monarda didyma and cvs.)
USDA Hardiness Zones :4 to 9
size:2 to 3 feet tall and wide
conditions: Full sun to partial
shade; moist to wet soil
Bee balm grows vigorously, ever in wet areas where not much else will thrive. It puts on a
show with tubular flowers in tufts that remind me of apunk rocker's hairdo. Hummingbirds
are especilly attracted to its brightblooms. Powdery mildew is a common disease, but resistant varieties are available. One of my favorite cultivars is 'Jacob Cline' (pictured).
-David Hillock, Stillwater, Oklahoma
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment