100 Seeds Blue Shades Bee Balm Monarda Didyma Perennial Fragrant Lavender Blue Attracts Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds

Introducing the Blue Shades Bee Balm, a striking perennial that brings a cool palette of lavender and blue to your garden. This easy-to-grow herbaceous plant produces dense, fragrant flower clusters that are irresistible to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a favorite in pollinator gardens.

Beyond its beauty, Bee Balm offers culinary versatility; the aromatic leaves can be used to brew a minty, refreshing tea or to add flavor to salads and summer drinks. This hardy plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil, bringing years of colorful blooms and ecological benefits to any outdoor space.
Species: Monarda didyma
Variety: Blue Shades
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, clumping, reaching 2-4 feet tall
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile
Zones: 3-9
Germination: Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; keep soil at 70°F for 14-21 days.
Sowing: Surface sow seeds; do not cover, as light aids germination.
Spacing: Transplant seedlings 12-18 inches apart.
Notes: Fragrant foliage; excellent for fresh cut flowers and pollinator support.