Bee Balm, Berry Taffy #1

Monarda 'Berry Taffy'

Height: 14-16in
Spread: 18-24in
Zone: 4-8
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 medium pink, tubular flowers that sit atop dark green, aromatic foliage. 'Berry Taffy' is a dwarf, compact form of Monarda that has great powdery mildew resistant and excellent branching structure. Bee balms prefer average, moisture-retentive soils in full sun to part shade. Although powdery mildew resistant, plants do best with good air circulation.