Beebalm

Beebalm  (Monarda)

Beebalm (Monarda) is an upright perennial available in many colours. Beebalm likes a fertile, good soil. If they do not get this, they can start 'wandering' through the border, looking for this. You can prevent this by digging the plants up every few years, split them and add lots of fresh compost to the soil. Beebalm can be susceptible to mildew, especially if they are in too dry soil. Ensure there is plenty of air around the plant so that the foliage can dry off quickly. After flowering you can cut Beebalm bright back, which will encourage new shoots. Because of its architectural properties and unusual flowers, Beebalm should have a place in every border. It is also a good plant for in the prairie garden. Good neighbour plants for Beebalm are Fountain Grass (Pennisetum), Coneflower (Rudbeckia), Day Lily (Hemerocallis), Aster (Aster) and tall Phlox (Phlox).