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 a ...

Many native plants are good to have in your garden but are not always the most impressive looking. Monarda is an exception to this belief since it produces an abundance of colorful flowers during ...

EVERY FLOWER is a little piece of heaven to nectar-craving insects, birds or butterflies, and the butterfly garden, which is now thick with flowers, is an insect heaven. At the top of the hill, ...

Monarda has a flavor reminiscent of oregano and can be used similarly. Monarda, also known as bee balm, is a delicious, beautiful, and perfect addition to the home apothecary. Learn about bee balm ...

If you come to the front door of the Schuylkill Center’s Visitor Center this week, two extraordinary — and extraordinarily important — flowers are waiting to greet you, two flowers you should not only ...

I’VE BANISHED most perennials from my garden in an ongoing attempt to make the place less fussy and labor-intensive. While I’ve scarcely missed day lilies or asters, monarda is one of the few ...

Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. One of the perennials known to attract pollinators is bee balm (Monarda spp.). A member of the mint family, this aromatic plant ...

Monarda is a genus that has a long history of being used as a medicinal herb. As the common name bee balm implies, it has also been used to soothe bee stings. The National Garden Bureau has selected ...