HOW TO GROW BEE BALM

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Bee Balm is a must-have plant for the flower garden. It's bee-utiful. Puts on an impressive show. And is super easy to grow.

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Plus it attracts bees, hummingbirds & butterflies! Bee balm, also known by wild bergamont or its botanical name Monarda, is a great addition to your cottage beds or herb gardens.

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5 TIPS FOR GROWING BEE BALM

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HOW TO GROW BEE BALM

Bee Balm is a must-have plant for the flower garden. It's bee-utiful. Puts on an impressive show. And is super easy to grow.

Plus it attracts bees, hummingbirds & butterflies! Bee balm, also known by wild bergamont or its botanical name Monarda, is a great addition to your cottage beds or herb gardens.

5 TIPS FOR GROWING BEE BALM

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Zones

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Soil

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Spacing

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Deadheading

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Dividing

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Invasive?

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