eastern beebalm

Eastern bee balm (Monarda bradburiana) should be watered once to twice a week. It prefers consistently moist soil, but it should not be soggy or overly wet. While the soil should be kept moist, it should also be allowed to dry out slightly between waterings. To water, add enough water so that it seeps deeply into the soil. Water until the soil is slightly moist throughout.

Eastern beebalm grows best in sunny locations that receive at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. They prefer the warm days of late spring and early summer when temperatures are between 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit. However, eastern beebalm also has the ability to make the most of shady conditions, requiring only partial shade during the afternoon. When providing the plant with enough sunlight, the blooming period can last for up to 4 weeks with the bright purple-pink flowers stretching from late spring into early summer.

Eastern beebalm (Monarda bradburiana) is a beautiful flowering plant that is best maintained with regular pruning. Pruning should begin when the plant starts to show signs of crowding or outgrowing its space, usually in the early summer. Prune Eastern beebalm by cutting back the stems to the lowest point that still maintains the desired size and shape of the plant. When pruning, take off no more than 1-third of the plant in a single pruning session. If the plant needs more drastic pruning or has become untidy, cut back up to 1-half of the plant’s stems at once. It is important to note that it is best to not cut off last season’s flower heads as they will help replenish the rooting system of the plant.