Monarda ‘Bee-Free’ ~ Monrovia Bee-You Bee-Free Bee Balm

Bee-Free Bee Balm is a carefree uniform herbaceousperennialwith sturdy upright stems and aromatic serrated dark green foliage. The fringe-likeelectricpurpleflowers blooms in whorlsat the top of the thick stems in summer, attractingbeesandbutterflies. Bestbloominfull sunand well-drained soil. The Bee-You series is mildew free due to improved resistance.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:LowMaintenance.Root rot can be an issue in poorly-drained soils. Susceptibilityto foliar diseases increase if the soil is allowed to dry. Watch for rust.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings,Borders,Woodland Gardens,Naturalized Areas,Wildlife Garden,Rock Gardens,and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:Trumpet Vine,Coneflower,Butterfly Weed

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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