The Bee Balm Flowers. Also known as the bergamot the bee balm flowers produce a citrus scent thats similar to what you might expect when cutting up a bergamot orange. And the seed heads will attract birds in.
Bee Balm petals can also be used as salad toppers if you want to give a colorful and nutritious touch to your home-made salad. The leaves can be used to make tea. 17032020 Bee balm also known by its botanical name Monarda is a tall perennial thats native to Northern America.
There are many different varieties and its a common flower in pollinator gardens for good reason.
There are many different varieties and its a common flower in pollinator gardens for good reason. 11052020 Bee balm is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae. 09032018 Bee balm Monarda spp is an excellent flower for bees butterflies hummingbirds and other pollinators. Bee balm tea is a digestive aid that helps relieve nausea upset stomach and gas.