Eastern Beebalm

Monarda bradburiana Commonly called Eastern Beebalm or Horsemint. A clump-forming, mint family member that grows typically to 1-2' tall. Tubular, two-lipped, pinkish to whitish, purple-spotted flowers appear in dense, globular, solitary, terminal heads atop square stems. Each flower head rests above a whorl of showy, purplish-tinged, leafy bracts. Flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. The aromatic leaves are often used in teas. Long summer bloom period. Best grown in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerates somewhat poor soils and some drought. Plants need good air circulation. Deadhead flowers to prolong summer bloom. Tends to self-seed. Nectar Source: Butterflies, Bees, Hummingbirds Height: 1'-2' Spread: 1'-2' Bloom: May Light: Full Sun-Dappled Shade Water: Low-Medium Zone: 5-8 Origin: Texas, much of Midwest and Southeastern U.S.