Monarda Didyma Jacob Cline 'Bee Balm' (1 Gallon)

Monarda (Bee Balm) – 1 Gallon

Bold color, sweet fragrance, and a whole lot of pollinator love—Monarda brings joyful life to every corner of your garden.

Bursting with blooms and full of old-fashioned charm, Monarda, commonly known as Bee Balm, is a beloved perennial that’s right at home in Southern cottage gardens, pollinator patches, and sunny backyard borders. In its 1 Gallon size, it’s garden-ready and eager to show off its frilly blooms, spicy-sweet scent, and ability to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It’s the kind of plant that reminds you of Grandma’s garden—full of color, life, and a little magic.

🌿 A Bit of History & Meaning

Native to North America and long treasured in herbal gardens, Monarda has roots in colonial apothecaries and native plant traditions. Its vibrant blooms symbolize healing, creativity, and joyful energy. Traditionally used for teas and tonics, Bee Balm continues to bring comfort and connection—just like gathering around the kitchen table with people you love.

🌞 Where It Grows Best

Monarda thrives in full sun to part shade, making it a flexible, dependable bloomer from late spring through summer. Growing up to 18–36 inches tall and 12–24 inches wide, it adds height and texture to mixed beds, borders, and wildflower gardens.

🌱 Care Instructions

• Water: Enjoys regular watering, especially during dry spells

• Sunlight: Full sun preferred for best blooming; tolerates light shade

• Soil: Well-draining, enriched soils are ideal

• Maintenance: Deadhead to encourage more blooms; divide every few years

• Fragrant & Edible: Leaves can be used for herbal teas!

Monarda brings a cottage garden feel and a whole lot of heart to your outdoor space. It’s loved not just for its looks, but for the life it brings—hummingbirds fluttering by, bees busy at work, and butterflies dancing through your yard.

🌸 Friendly Pairings

• Echinacea (Coneflower) – Complements Monarda’s bold colors and attracts pollinators

• Rudbeckia or Coreopsis – For a sunny meadow-style garden

• Salvia or Russian Sage – Adds contrasting texture and color

• Shasta Daisy or Yarrow – Creates a cheerful, long-blooming border

Whether you're planting a butterfly garden, adding life to your borders, or creating a cheerful cut-flower patch, Monarda is a heartfelt favorite—welcoming, vibrant, and as full of personality as a summer afternoon on the front porch.