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Common name: bee balm

Size, form, texture: colony forming, height 2-4 ft, spread 2-3 ft

Hardiness, origin, native ecology: native to Canada and US, very attractive to bumble bees, perennial. Prefers moist site, won’t survive dry conditions, can be used as marginal plant near a pond, full sun to part shade.

Bud, foliage, flower and fruit characteristics: somewhat stoliniferous, flowers are red, pink or white (very light pink). Interesting looking, buds at each node, has versitilasters, good for hummingbirds, midsummer flowering,

Cultural and maintenance requirements and appropriate uses in the landscape:  Deadhead flowers to prolong blooms, can thing foliage to prevent overcrowding and control spread of plant, good for naturalizing areas, attracting habitat, rain gardens, and as a herb. Powdery mildew can be a big problem, thinning plant to increase air circulation can reduce fungal issues.