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Eastern Bee Balm

Monarda bradburiana, Lamiaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest ConfuserMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Wild BasilClinopodium vulgare
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Narrowleaf Mountain MintPycnanthemum tenuifolium

Both mint family species produce essential oils that can create mutual allelopathic inhibition and compete for similar resources

Uses

Functions

Pollinator SupportBeneficial Insect HabitatAromatic Pest DeterrentWildlife Food

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidRespiratory SupportAntimicrobial

Common Questions

What zones does Eastern Bee Balm grow in?

Eastern Bee Balm grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Eastern Bee Balm?

Good companions for Eastern Bee Balm include Wild Basil.

Design guilds with Eastern Bee Balm and see companion relationships visually.

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