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Key characteristics

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

Perennials

Monarda didyma 'Bee-You Bee-True'

Bee-You Bee-True Bee Balm

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.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Regular watering

Bloom time

Summer

Find this plant

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.