Bee balm, or Monarda, isn't just another pretty plant in the garden. It's also packed with amazing benefits, from attracting ...

Once you know how to grow bee balm, you will swiftly come to realise how monarda, or bergamot, came by its common name. This beautiful perennial is one of the best plants for pollinators and just ...

University of Illinois Pollinatarium Director Leslie Deem. Bee balm (Monarda fistulosa). In my articles, I like to encourage planting native plants, so pollinators and other wildlife have more food.