Bee Balm Flower Plant. 22042021 You may hear bee balm a member of the mint family Lamiaceae also called bergamot bergamot plant horsemint and Oswego tea. 20042020 Bee balms which are native to eastern North America 1 are a member of the Mint Lamiaceae family.
26092019 Bee balm is a perennial so it will be in the spot you plant it in for years to come. The plants flowers and leaves are used for medicinal purposes particularly in supplements and herbal teas. It is easy to grow and care for and provides a wonderful avenue for pollination.
Its a great addition to the garden because like many other native flowering plants it does not need fertilizer or plant food in order to bloom and thrive.
It has squarish stems and its leaves form on opposite sides. 11052020 Bee balm can be planted in the spring or in the fall. It also has rhizomes that keep deep into the soil. 23052021 Bee balm flowers are a perennial plant meaning youll enjoy red pink purple and white flowers year after year.