Midwest Native One of the few species we grow from outside of the Northeast range. This bee balm is a short, clump-forming perennial loved by pollinators. It blooms earlier than other bee balms. Fuzzy lavender/green, mint-scented foliage is adorned with delightful lavender flowers. A favorite garden plant.
Native range: Eastern North America, primarily in the southeastern and south-central United States
Size: 2 feet tall, space 12-18 inches apart
Growing conditions: Sun to partial shade, medium to dry soil
Bloom period: May through June
Wildlife value: Attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators; nectar source for long-tongued bees and butterflies; larval host for certain moth species
Garden benefits: Mint aroma makes it deer resistant, very attractive to pollinators including hummingbirds, cut flower
Midwest Native One of the few species we grow from outside of the Northeast range. This bee balm is a short, clump-forming perennial loved by pollinators. It blooms earlier than other bee balms. Fuzzy lavender/green, mint-scented foliage is adorned with delightful lavender flowers. A favorite garden plant.
Native range: Eastern North America, primarily in the southeastern and south-central United States
Size: 2 feet tall, space 12-18 inches apart
Growing conditions: Sun to partial shade, medium to dry soil
Bloom period: May through June
Wildlife value: Attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators; nectar source for long-tongued bees and butterflies; larval host for certain moth species
Garden benefits: Mint aroma makes it deer resistant, very attractive to pollinators including hummingbirds, cut flower