Stacked lavender to pinkish purple blooms: Provides strong pollinator attraction for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Aromatic citrus and oregano-like foliage: Offers culinary and herbal uses with a bright lemony aroma
Fast-growing annual: Quickly establishes and returns each year for seasonal garden gaps
Adaptable to dry, low-input landscapes: Thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, tolerating dry conditions once established
Long bloom period: Ensures a steady nectar source from June to September
Bee Balm, Basil (Monarda citriodora)
Basil bee balm, also known as lemon bee balm, is an aromatic annual native to the central and southern United States. It produces stacked whorls of lavender to pinkish-purple flowers and fragrant foliage with a citrusy, oregano-like scent. Fast-growing and highly attractive to pollinators, it plays a v
Plant Type
Annual, live, upright growth habit
Mature Height
24–36 inches
Bloom Time
June–September
Bloom Color
Lavender to pink purple
Sun Requirements
Full sun
Soil Requirements
Well-drained, dry to medium
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This plant showed up superbly packed and very healthy. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and packaging and will most definitely order from The Farm Connection again!