species 3,966 observations

Eastern Beebalm

Monarda bradburyana

Field notes

Supports All

70 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Raspberry Pyrausta Moth, Hermit Sphinx, Gray Marvel Moth 3
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Black-and-gold Bumble Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee 67

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Well drained
Soil: Rocky Loam Clay
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Rabbits
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.