native. Bloom time: July
Blooms begin in July and continue until late summer.

Seed starting indoors: Start bee balm seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last spring frost. Start seeds in flats or pots under fluorescent lights. Keep the seed starting mix at 55°F or thereabouts. Transplanting to the garden: Transplant well-rooted bee balm plants to the garden one week before the last spring frost.

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