Bee Balm Plant Invasive. Native to the eastern portion of North America bee balm flowers which bloom in mid to late summer has many uses. The Bee balm flower also referred to as monarda is relatively easy to grow from seeds cuttings and root divisions.
The complex purplepink-yellow blooms attract numerous bees and butterflies. In fact the plant can become invasive and spread every year with the right growing season. There are however many species that can partner well with bee balm and provide a frenzy of garden blooms throughout most of the summer into fall.
Bee balm is susceptible to aphids and spider mites.
Some herbs become invasive because they propagate themselves by way of rhizomes. 24 to 36 inches Other Roots. In fact the plant can become invasive and spread every year with the right growing season. Bee balm plants are light feeders and go leggy if overfed.