Beebalm - This Land

Beebalm

Monarda fistulosa

[ mo-NAR-dah fis-tyoo-LO-sah ]

● Available Now Perennial

Growing Conditions

Light ◑ Full Sun–Part Shade
Height ▲ 2–4 ft
Moisture 💧 Dry–Medium
Soil ◎ Adaptable; sand, loam, clay, poor soils OK
Bloom ❀ Summer (Jun–Aug)
Color Lavender/Pink

Wildlife Value & Uses

Bumble bees native bees butterflies (swallowtails) hummingbirds; Hermit Sphinx moth host
Edible flowers and leaves medicinal tea (Oswego tea) aromatic; deer resistant

Part of These Collections

Meadow Starter Kit Native Bees Monarch Waystation

Sources & References

USDA PLANTS, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, PAEnflowered, GrowIt BuildIT

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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