Monarda fistulosa
Watch your local bees flock to these showy lavender flowers. We’ve also observed many birds resting on the stalks and eating the seeds. An easy-to-establish plant, wild bee balm will spread in a controlled manner and fill in the empty spaces in your garden. Its beautiful flowers add a unique element to your flower-scape and can bloom from July to September. The aromatic leaves can be dried for tea to treat indigestion and sore throats.
Zone: 3-9 (Map)
Habitat: Average, well-drained soils but can tolerate a range of conditions. Full sun. Plant in an area with good air circulation.
Growth: 3 ft wide, 4 ft tall at maturity