Monday, May 31, 2010

What's Blooming Now - Bartlett's Bee Balm 05/30/10

Each of the petals of Bee Balm is actually tubular and filled with yumminess. The butterflies and hummingbirds are crazy for bee balm. The bees especially love it, hence the name.
Bartlett's Bee Balm and yellow yarrow.

Bee Balm is an herb as well as an ornamental plant. The young leaves and flowers can be dried and made into a tea that will ease respiratory problems, colds, and fevers.
Bee Balm is a deer-resistant plant. It spreads! A lot! Via stolons and seeds.


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