Bee Balm Live Plant – Monarda Perennial | Well Rooted in 2 Inch Pot | Red Flowers | Hummingbird & Butterfly Plant | Pollinator Garden

Bring vibrant color and pollinator-friendly beauty to your garden with this healthy, well-rooted Bee Balm plant, Monarda. Known for its fragrant minty foliage and showy tubular flowers, Bee Balm is a favorite of hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. This North American perennial produces abundant bright red flowers and makes a beautiful addition to cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, borders, containers, and naturalized landscapes. You will receive one well-rooted perennial plant growing in a 2-inch square, 4.25-inch deep pot. This easy-to-grow plant thrives in sunny locations and can adapt to a variety of soil conditions.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Bee Balm perennial plant
✔️ Botanical name: Monarda spp.
✔️ Well-rooted in a 2-inch square, 4.25-inch deep pot
✔️ Bright red flowers
✔️ Fragrant, serrated foliage
✔️ Excellent for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
✔️ Carefully packaged for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Bee Balm, Bergamot, Oswego Tea
Botanical Name: Monarda spp.
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Growth Stage: Well-rooted live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil; adaptable to poorer soils
Watering: Low to moderate once established
Mature Height: Approximately 2–4 feet, depending on variety
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Bloom Time: Summer
Flower Color: Red
USDA Zones: Generally 3–9, depending on species
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant Bee Balm in full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil. Keep the soil evenly moist while the plant establishes, then reduce watering as it becomes established and drought tolerant. Removing spent flowers can help maintain a tidy appearance and encourage continued blooming. Provide good air circulation around the plant for healthy growth.