Bradbury’s Bee Balm (Monarda bradburiana) is a seasonal plant with pink blooms late spring into early summer. They prefer mesic to dry soil in sun to part sun where they grow up to 2 feet tall. They are a good choice for slopes and banks. Companion plants include Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) and Common Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum).
Maintenance
No serious maintenance needs, as this species is more resistant to powdery mildew than other Monarda.
About
Light Requirements
Sun,
Part Sun Moisture Requirements
Banks,
Slopes Soil Requirements
Most Soils Height
Short Spacing
1 to 2 feet Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees,
Butterflies,
Hummingbirds Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes Bloom Time
May,
June Bloom Color
Pink,
White Seasonality
Fall,
Spring,
Summer,
Winter Sociability
Groups of 10-20