Bee Balm | |
Beebalm | |
Bergamot | |
Firecracker Plant |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
Flowers: | Malodorous |
Flower Color: | Blue |
Flower Size: | 6"-12" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Squirrels |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Leaf Division |
Pollinators: | Self |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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