Latin name: Monarda fistulosa
Plant Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)
Lifespan: Perennial

Growing: Start seeding in spring after the danger of frost. Barely cover with soil. Start in pots or flats to transplant out later.

Medicinal uses: Bee balm is very antiseptic and can specifically be used for issues in the mouth. It can also be used to treat wounds as a poultice. Anti-fungal properties. The pink variety is a more preferred medicinal that the red.

Permaculture Uses: Great pollinator attractor for the shade/partial shade garden. Specifically great for hummingbirds.

Wayside Botanicals cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.