Bee balm, scientifically called Monarda, is one of those plants I grew many years ago, then got tired of maintaining and controlling its often rampant growth, so I took it all out. Lately, I’m looking for easy and slightly aggressive growers to take over and hold strong, so I may be getting another specimen if something catches my eye.
A favorite of pollinators (hence its common name) it provides the sort of long tubular petals that appeal to our beloved hummingbirds. I’ve planted a number of hummingbird favorites in the hope of drawing back our many visitors last year, though thus far we’ve only seen a single one. Maybe a little/large patch of bee balm will entice more to come.
