| Common Name |
Bee Balm |
 |
| Flowers |
Pink, red, purple |
| Normal Bloom Time |
Early summer |
| Foliage |
Dull green 1 to 3 inches long |
Special Features
|
| Mature Size |
10 -12’ H X 10 - 12’ W |
Evergreen: |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
Attracts Butterflies: |
| Yes |
| Sunlight Requirements |
Full Sun to Part Sun |
Attracts Hummingbirds: |
| Soil Requirements |
Moderate to moist |
Has Fragrance: |
| Yes |
| Water Requirements |
Dry to Moderate |
Produces food for Birds: |
| Maintenance Level |
Low |
Drought Resistant: |
| Yes |
| Special Considerations |
Seldom bothered by insects or
diseases. |
Native Plant: |
| Description / Comments |
Deer "Resistant": |
| Drought tolerant once established. Prune after flowering. |
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