Bee Balm Plant Dying. As these shoots multiply the mother plant in the center will eventually die off over the course of a couple years. Step 2 - Deadhead as soon as the flowers begin to wilt and die.
28072011 Clay soil can act like a container in that water you pour in just sits in the bottom of your clay hole and is slow to drain out drowning your plant. This minimizes the spread of funguses pests or diseases. Step 3 - Clean up the garden area.
The bee balm might start to show signs of white powdery mildew forming on the leaves and flowers if the plant doesnt get enough air especially after heavy rains.
Space plants 18-24 inches apart in rich well-draining soil. 11052020 Bee balm thrives in full sunshine. Cut back the flowering stem to within. 06062008 Everywhere the fungus touched the plant the leaves looked withered and eventually turned black.