Bee Balm?...what the.....

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Permalink Reply by Jess Warren on April 29, 2009 at 10:49pm

Ohhhh.....I love bee balm!! I planted it last year and it certainly attracts the pollinators!

It is very easy to grow. It can grow in clay soils and likes it somewhat dry. It can be planted in partly shady or in full sun. Mine is in full sun. Bee Balm is also a perennial. It comes back very well and vigorous. Maybe a little too vigorous. :)

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Permalink Reply by TAR HEEL on April 30, 2009 at 5:17pm

Jess,thanks for the(meow)reply. If it is easy to(meow)grow then,that's good(meow)news. I've got a(meow) 100 questions.Too vigorous? I'm gonna(meow)give it a shot....hey,........somebody got a cat.

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Permalink Reply by Valerie on April 30, 2009 at 2:15am

I live in a hot, dry part of the country and the bee balm needs some kind of afternoon shade out here and the soil must have decent enough drainage. East facing spots are good. Easy to propagate once it's well established. One of the best plants for wildlife and it's beautiful to look at.

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Permalink Reply by TAR HEEL on April 30, 2009 at 4:58pm

Valerie, thanks for the reply.Still very early in project, collecting info. Thanks again.

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Permalink Reply by Michelle W. Flannery on April 30, 2009 at 6:30pm

Some pictures of bee balm.... to entice you to grow your own Ed! :o)

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Permalink Reply by JC on April 30, 2009 at 6:40pm

wild Beebalm

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Permalink Reply by TAR HEEL on April 30, 2009 at 10:45pm

JC, thanks.The more I learn about this plant, the more I like it.No wonder hummingbirds like it. I'll try.

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Permalink Reply by Diane on May 4, 2009 at 2:37pm

I love, love, love Bee Balm! or Bergamont...whichever you like calling it. When I planted it 25 yrs ago I had no clue how or what it needed....but it has thrived in spite of the neglect. That particular one is red. Last yr I saw a purple plant and bought it. It went bonkers over the winter and is a gorgeous plant this spring. The new on is in full sun and we do have clay soil, but I did amend it with peat and compost. The first Bergamont was planted in my first herb garden in whatever soil was there....which was clay. It now only gets partial shade and still does well. I'm planning to divide it this yr and transfer it to the sunny spot.

I love Earl Grey tea and make my own with Black English Breakfast Tea and dried Bergamont! Mmmmm good.

Give it a try. You will love it. Taste the blossoms they are soooo sweet!

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Permalink Reply by TAR HEEL on May 4, 2009 at 3:44pm

Diane, do eat blossoms straight off the bloom? like honey-suckle? now you think I'm crazy, right.

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Permalink Reply by Cathy Lamey on May 6, 2009 at 11:25am

I thought the Bergamot in Earl Grey was something else...?

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Permalink Reply by TAR HEEL on May 6, 2009 at 12:15pm

Cathy,...I dont know. I'm still learning about this plant/herb/flora. Gonna plant 6, we will see.

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Permalink Reply by Terri on May 7, 2009 at 5:03am

It is, but Bee Balm is a super good dupe or mimic.

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