Remarks

An American native requiring medium to high water, it is a prolific grower, an old fashion pass-along plant. Perfect for a mixed border or at the edge of the vegetable garden to attract bees. The variety shown is most likely 'Violet Queen', although I'm unsure. However, it is not the common scarlet bee balm or red bergamot, that also grows well here. Blooms throught the summer and is an attractive addition.

Use in Garden

Medium or high water-use featuring Midwestern or Southern plants. Fragrant garden and pollinators (bees) gardens. An old fashion cottage garden. Herb garden. A good height to bridge the gap between lower growing perennials and vines or sunflowers.

Maintenance

Dead heading to insure continued blooms and for neater appearance. Topdress with an inch of compost spring and fall.