Bee Balm

bee, butterfly + hummingbird charmer

It’s a (good) sign of the times that people have slowed down enough to watch and appreciate bees, butterflies and birds of all kinds, especially the nimble little hummingbird. So, adding Bee Balm (otherwise known as Monarda, Bergamot, even Oswego Tea) to your garden is like an investment in happiness. The shaggy, purple, scarlet and lilac-lavender flowers are at once delicate and rugged, multiplying year after year for a pretty perennial show.

Yours will bloom all summer long, especially with soil amendment to add fertility and retain moisture.