Bee Balm

Aka: Bergamot

Size: 1 to 4 feet tall depending on variety

Lighting requirements: Sun to part sun

Seasonal interest: Summer blooms

Winter: Dies back


Plant in rich soil (add compost). Needs good air circulation to help prevent powdery mildew. Spray with Neem if it does get powdery mildew. This plant is in the mint family and spreads via underground rhizomes, if given proper conditions.