Bee Balm

Planted March 21, 2022

Names

Common Names
Scarlet Beebalm, Oswego Tea, Bergamot, Crimson Beebalm, Beebalm, Bee Balm, Bee-balm, Scarlet Bee Balm, Horsemint

Growth

Height
6–39 inches
Spread
10 to 12 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate

Appearance

Bloom Color
deep pink, red, scarlet
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 4-9
Sunlight Requirements
Ideal sunlight: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Type
Moist, well-drained soils (with tolerance for clay and wet soils)
Soil Drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral to alkaline

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Late Spring to Early Fall
Bloom Time
Summer to Fall

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds, division, and cuttings

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators

References