Bee Balm, Balmy Rose

Balmy Rose Bee Balm 

Monarda didyma | Balmy™ Rose 

Height: 10-12in 
Spread: 8-10in 
Zone: 4-9 
Exposure: Full sun to part shade 
Bloom Time/Color: June-August; pink 
Uses: Massing, borders, containers 
Maintenance: Low 
Other: Mildew resistant, deer/rabbit resistant, fragrant 

Bee balm is the perfect plant for attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators. It has clusters of pink, tubular flowers that sit atop dark green, aromatic foliage. Balmy™ Rose is a dwarf, compact form of Monarda that has excellent powdery mildew resistant and is considered a rebloomer. Bee balms prefer average, moisture-retentive soils in full sun to part shade. Although powdery mildew resistant, plants do best with good air circulation. 

**Photo courtesy of Monrovia, Doreen Wynja**