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Bradbury’s beebalm

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Monarda bradburiana

Low-growing pollinator magnet that is well-suited to gardens with average to somewhat poor soils

Credit: Beth Avila

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Credit: Jason Leduc

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Credit: Jason Leduc, iNaturalist

Pollinators

Bee
Bee
ButterflyMoth
ButterflyMoth
Wasp
Wasp
Beetle
Beetle

Light

Full Sun
Part Shade

Moisture

Medium
Medium/Dry

Bloom Color

Pink
Purple

Height

1 - 2 ft

Bloom Season

Summer
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Season: Summer
Bloom Color: Pink, Purple
Wildlife: Bee, Butterfly/Moth, Wasp, Beetle

Notes

Powdery mildew is common on all monarda species, especially when air circulation is low

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USDA PLANTS Database
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Credit: Jason Leduc

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Credit: Jason Leduc, iNaturalist