Bee Balm.

Auf einen Blick

Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Perennial

Licht

Full sun to partial shade

Licht im Innenraum

Hell, indirekt

Gießen

Alle 3 bis 7 Tage

Endgröße

3 to 4 feet tall

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 4 bis 9

Blütezeit

Mid to late summer

Pflege

Keep the soil consistently moist to prevent the leaves from wilting. Watch for powdery mildew on the foliage, which often happens if there is poor air circulation. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers throughout the season.

Gießen

Water deeply whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Düngen

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the active growing season.

Schneiden

Trim back faded flowers regularly to promote continuous blooming.

Umtopfen

Divide the clumps every few years to keep the plant healthy and prevent overcrowding.

Boden

Rich, moist, well draining soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatur

-30 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Gering

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 3 to 5 years

Duft

Stark

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Hoch

Sicherheit

Menschen

This plant is generally considered non toxic to humans.

Kinder

There are no specific safety concerns for children, though the stems can be slightly coarse.

Kontaktallergene

Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from handling the foliage.

Allergene in der Luft

The pollen is not typically considered a significant airborne allergen.

Essbarkeit

While the leaves are often used in teas, ensure you have correctly identified the plant to avoid confusion with toxic lookalikes.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Tubular red flowers in clusters
• Square stems typical of mint family
• Fragrant, serrated lance shaped leaves
• Distinctive shaggy flower heads

Höhe

0,6 bis 1,2m

Breite

0,3 bis 0,6m

Blätter

medium green, deciduous

Blüten

red, 3 bis 5cm

Häufige Probleme

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth appears on the leaves during humid or stagnant conditions.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

division, seed, cuttings

Pflanzzeit

spring, fall

Überwinterung

Cut the stems back to the ground in late autumn after the foliage dies back. A light layer of mulch can help protect the roots in colder climates.

Im Kübel

It grows well in containers, provided you use a large pot at least 30 cm wide to accommodate its spreading roots.

Planting in groups helps support the tall stems and creates a larger target for visiting pollinators.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Garten-Phlox — They share similar moisture needs and bloom at the same time.
• Purple coneflower — They provide a nice contrast in flower shape and attract similar pollinators.

Ähnliche Arten

• Wild Bergamot — It is a closely related species that is often more drought tolerant.

Botanisches

Familie

Lamiaceae

Gattung

Monarda

Ordnung

Lamiales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Eastern North America

Artenschutz

This plant is not currently listed as endangered or threatened in its native range.

It thrives in moist, open woods and along stream banks where it can access consistent water.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge, Kolibris

Verwendung

pollinator garden, herb garden, cut flower, tea

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

How do I stop powdery mildew?

Provide good air circulation and water at the base of the plant rather than overhead.

Does it spread?

Yes, it spreads via underground rhizomes and can be quite vigorous.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus name honors Nicolas Monardes, a Spanish physician who wrote about American medicinal plants, while the species name didyma refers to the paired stamens.

Gut zu wissen

• It is a member of the mint family.
• The leaves have a pleasant, citrusy scent when crushed.
• Native Americans used it to treat colds and sore throats.

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