![]() Further, the first frost of the fall should be followed by trimming of stems at least two inches above the surface. It is instructed to snip off the faded flowers for the encouragement of fresh ones in late summer. ![]() Mulch not only helps in retaining the moisture of the soil but also limits the growth of weeds. It prospers healthily when it is rendered the perfect amount of full sun exposure with good air circulation and a lot of water at the time of planting.Įvenly moist soil with mulch aids in robust growth. For transplantation, a well-rooted plant is perfect if it is moved to the garden bed just a week before the last spring frost.īee Balm plant calls for the sunshine and winds of spring or fall to manifest a sharp growth. For indoor setting, it is preferred to sow the seeds around 8 weeks before the last spring frost. The plantation of the Bee Balm plant can be done both indoors and outdoors. Its topical preparation helps in managing pain, psoriasis, eczema, cold sores, acne, and so forth.īee balm is a pollination friendly plant that is quite good at attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the garden. It also deals with a variety of digestive diseases, aids in sleep, treats sore throat, fever, and congestion. It is employed in aromatherapy due to its soothing fragrance. A cosmic proportion of medicinal benefits are associated with bee balm that favors its already soaring prestige. ![]() Now that we know how playful bee balm is in the culinary department, it certainly doesn’t back down when it comes to its medicinal use. Its pungent and not so sweet smack highly compliments roasted meat. The taste of its foliage renders a minty flavor with a slight essence of oregano. The flowers of bee balm are hermaphroditic with colors that can render life to your garden. It is characterized by a slightly hairy stem of about 2.5 to 5.5 inches in length with serrated leaves that are organized oppositely. The plant of bee balm can attain a magnificent height of 8-35 inches. ![]() This perennial plant has whorled blooms that can grow in cheerful pink, red or lavender shade and resembles the shape of a daisy. It is also recognized as horsemint, Oswego tea, and bergamot (because of the fragrance of its leaves that remind us of bergamot orange). Bee balm belongs to the genus Monarda that is a highly reputable member of our very own mint family, Lamiaceae. ![]()
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