Eastern Beebalm (Monarda bradburiana)

Eastern beebalm is a herbaceous perennial in the mint family (Lamiaceae). Eastern beebalm grows 1-2 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide in a neat mound. It tolerates full sun to part shade and medium to dry, even rocky well-drained soils. It needs good air circulation and naturalizes well by self-seeding. Deadheading will help promote additional blooms. This plant blooms before other monardas in April to May and the showy lavender flowers attract bees. The leaves are scented and the plant is generally resistant to damage by deer. Plant this in the native pollinator garden near the front of the border, in groups or in a naturalized area.

Attracts: 🐛 🐝
Light: full sun to part shade
Soil: dry to medium