Description
M. fistulosa – Wild Bee Balm – This bushy, clump forming perennial from Eastern North America grows 4′ feet tall and 18″ wide.From branching stems that are more rounded than M. didyma carries ovate to ovate-lance shaped, softly hairy, dull, mid green leaves, 1 ½-4″ long.From mid to late summer or early autumn it bears lilac-purple or pale pink flowers, to 1 1/4″ long, with purple tinged bracts.
Grow in moderately fertile, humus rich, moist but well drained soil in full sun or dappled shade.Protect from excessive winter moisture, do not allow to dry out in summer.Divide in spring.
Zones 3-9
