#BEE BALM PLANT LOOKS LIKE MILDEW FULL#

#BEE BALM PLANT LOOKS LIKE MILDEW FULL#

Cultural Conditions: Light: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day) Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours) Soil Texture: Clay High Organic Matter Loam (Silt) Sand Soil pH: Acid (8.0) Neutral (6.0-8.0) Soil Drainage: Good Drainage Moist Available Space To Plant: 12 inches-3 feet NC Region: Coastal Mountains Piedmont USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b.

Whole Plant Traits: Plant Type: Herb Herbaceous Perennial Perennial Habit/Form: Erect Spreading Growth Rate: Medium Maintenance: Medium Texture: Medium.

Attributes: Genus: Monarda Family: Lamiaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Used in herbal medicine by Native Americans Life Cycle: Perennial Country Or Region Of Origin: North America Play Value: Attractive Flowers Attracts Pollinators Fragrance Wildlife Food Source Edibility: Tea can be made from the plant Dimensions: Height: 2 ft.

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There are cultivars that have some mildew resistance available. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Powdery mildew can be a big problem. Divide the clumps every few years to prevent crowded conditions. They can be pruned in late spring or early summer to promote bushiness and delay bloom time. They will self-seed and spread by rhizomes so deadhead the flowers if this is not desirable. They are a must for sunny native pollinator gardens. Use bee balm at the front or back of the border, depending on size. They are resistant to damage by rabbits and deer. Giving these plants enough moisture will keep them healthier and help prevent powdery mildew. They need moist but well-drained soil and tolerate clay soils.

The fragrant flowers are pollinator magnets and generally bloom during the spring or summer in a variety of colors.īee balm does best in full sun with good air circulation to decrease powdery mildew problems. They typically grow 2-4 feet tall but some may get taller. There are several varieties and many cultivars available. Monarda is a genus of flowering perennial plants in the Lamiaceae (mint) family.

Bee balm plant looks like mildew