How to Grow and Care for Bee Balm

Bee Balm isn't just a plant, it's a vibrant party host for butterflies and bees!

Find a sunny corner with rich, well-draining soil to plant your Bee Balm.

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Bee Balm loves to drink up! Keep the soil damp, watering weekly, to help it establish a robust root system in its first year.

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Snip and shape your Bee Balm in spring for bushier growth, and trim back in fall for a healthy resurgence next season.

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Get more of this gorgeous plant by dividing it in the spring.

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When winter whispers, trim your Bee Balm down and mulch it snugly to protect it until the return of sun-kissed days.

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Proper airflow and watering at the base keep your Bee Balm happy and healthy.

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