Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Monarda didyma 'Bee-You Bee-True'
Bee-You Bee-True Bee Balm
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Height
- 2 to 3 feet
- Width
- 2 to 3 feet
- Flower color
- Bright rose-pink
- Foliage color
- Dark green
- Bloom time
- Summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Regular watering
- Maintenance
- Low maintenance
- Growing zone
- Hardy in zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
About this plant
Monarda didyma 'Bee-You Bee-True' (Mon0005btr) is a vibrant perennial recognized for its bright rose-pink flowers and aromatic foliage. Blooming from early to mid-summer, this variety produces dense clusters of tubular, rose-colored flowers that attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The fragrant, deep green leaves add to its appeal, making it both visually and sensorially engaging in the garden.
Native to North America, Monarda didyma has been widely cultivated for its ornamental beauty and its historical use in herbal remedies. 'Bee-You Bee-True' was bred for its compact growth and prolific blooming habit, making it a popular choice for garden borders, pollinator gardens, and containers, where its long-lasting flowers and aromatic foliage bring color and life to any space.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Rain Gardens
Companion plants
Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
