{"product_id":"bee-balm-wild-potted","title":"Bee Balm, Wild (Potted)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWild bee balm brings vibrant life to the landscape with showy lavender flowers that attract pollinators in droves. Offered as potted stock grown in root-prune pouches, this native perennial is available for planting throughout the growing season. The plant establishes easily in a variety of garden settings, filling empty spaces with moderate spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMonarda fistulosa\u003c\/em\u003e is recognized for its aromatic foliage and distinct blooms which appear from July to September. Beyond its value to bees, we have observed birds resting on the stalks and eating the seeds, adding further wildlife activity to the site. The leaves can be dried for tea, traditionally used to treat indigestion and sore throats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild bee balm thrives in full sun and prefers average, well-drained soils, though it can tolerate a range of conditions. It requires an area with good air circulation to maintain health. At maturity, plants reach approximately 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide, making them suitable for meadow plantings, borders, or pollinator gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting from potted stock allows for flexible timing and reliable establishment in a well-prepared site. Gardeners can expect a resilient addition to the landscape that supports local ecosystems and provides visual interest through late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arthur's Point Farm","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":42482306875463,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/9571\/5399\/files\/bee-balm-butterfly_81e71b1f-390d-4577-b4e4-37ff9a944403.jpg?v=1770190698","url":"https:\/\/arthurspointfarm.com\/products\/bee-balm-wild-potted","provider":"Arthur's Point Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}