
The flowers come in a range of colours, including pinks, reds, lilacs, lavenders, whites, mauves and even blue-hued tones. Some new varieties, though, are more compact and only grow up to 12 inches tall.īee balm flowers open atop the stems throughout the summer and into early fall. The plants have a mounding habit and, depending on the cultivar, can grow up to 4 ft.

Bee balm plants have sturdy, square stems and ovate leaves that are delightfully aromatic, especially when crushed. Though unlike some mint plants, it’s quite manageable. The Benefits of Bee Balm FlowersĪ native plant to North American, bee balm is a herbaceous perennial and a member of the mint family.
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