Skip to content
Skip to main content
PatternBase

Bee Balm

Monarda didyma, Lamiaceae

Zones
4a–9b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (tolerated)

Water

ModerateModerateModerate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Purple ConeflowerEchinacea purpurea
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
MarshmallowAlthaea officinalis
Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Black WalnutJuglans nigra

Black walnut's allelopathic compounds negatively affect many herbaceous perennials including Monarda

AgaveAgave americana

Large agave plants produce saponins and compete aggressively for resources, inhibiting smaller perennials

Uses

Functions

Pollinator SupportFoodMedicine

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Common Questions

What zones does Bee Balm grow in?

Bee Balm grows in USDA hardiness zones 4a through 9b.

What are good companion plants for Bee Balm?

Good companions for Bee Balm include Purple Coneflower, Marshmallow.

Design guilds with Bee Balm and see companion relationships visually.

Try PatternBase free