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White bee balm

Botanical Name: Monarda clinopodia
Plant Family: Mint (Lamiacea)

Description: A 2-4 ft. perennial with head-like clusters of tubular white to pink flowers atop square stems with large oval leaves. The leaves give off the scent of mint when bruised.

Growing Conditions: From full sun to part shade. Prefers rich, moist acidic soils.

Bloom Time: July through August
Bloom Color: White to pink

Benefit to pollinators/wildlife: Highly attractive to native bees, bumble bees, and honey bees.  Nectar source for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

Native Status: Native to PA

Location in habitat: Pollinator Demonstration Garden
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