Bee-You™ Bee-Happy Bee Balm (Monarda 'Bee-Happy')

Bee-You™ Bee-Happy Bee Balm (Monarda 'Bee-Happy') is a compact herbaceous perennial with sturdy upright stems and aromatic, serrated dark green foliage. Cerise-red, fringe-like flowers form showy whorls at the tops of the stems in summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Its compact, uniform habit suits border fronts, wildlife gardens, and containers. Grow in full sun to part sun and well-drained soil with consistent moisture.

Growing details

• Plant type: Hybrid herbaceous perennial
• Mature size: 1–1.5 feet tall and wide
• Spacing: Approximately 1.5 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9
• Light: Full sun to part sun
• Soil: Evenly moist and well-drained
• Flowers: Cerise-red whorls
• Bloom season: Summer
• Foliage: Aromatic, serrated dark green leaves
• Wildlife appeal: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

Care and garden use

Keep soil evenly moist and avoid poor drainage, which can lead to root rot. Monitor for powdery mildew, other foliar disease, and rust rather than assuming the plant is disease-free.

Use as an accent or in grouped plantings, borders, naturalized areas, wildlife gardens, or containers. Pair with coneflower or butterfly weed where growing conditions suit each plant.

Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.