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Below is a list of all known varietals for Bee Balm. Click on a varietal name to view more detailed information.
| Varietal Name | Description | Soil Texture | pH Range | Organic Matter | Salinity Level | Hardiness Zone | Humidity | Water (in/wk) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balmy Rose | A compact cultivar known for its rosy-pink blooms and strong resistance to powdery mildew. It is ideal for smaller gardens and containers. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 4A | |||
| Claire Grace | A selection of Wild Bergamot with abundant light purple flowers and lustrous, disease-resistant foliage. It is a natural choice for a pollinator garden. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 3A | |||
| Jacob Cline | A popular cultivar with vibrant, fire-engine red flowers and excellent resistance to powdery mildew. It is a favorite of hummingbirds. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 4A | |||
| Pardon My Cerise | A dwarf cultivar with cherry-colored, reddish-pink flowers and a compact habit, making it ideal for the front of a garden border. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 4A | |||
| Purple Rooster | A cultivar with the darkest purple flowers of the Monarda genus. It has a strongly vertical aesthetic and is completely disease-free. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 4A | |||
| Raspberry Wine | A mildew-resistant cultivar with large, raspberry-red flowers. Its leaves have a scent of mint and basil, making them good for tea. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 4A | |||
| Scarlet Bee Balm | A classic variety with bright red flowers. Also known as Oswego Tea, its leaves are traditionally used for making tea. It attracts hummingbirds. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 4A | |||
| Spotted Bee Balm | A unique species with pale yellow flowers and purple-spotted bracts. Its leaves have a thyme-like scent and are used medicinally, not as a culinary herb. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 3A | |||
| Wild Bergamot | A species with lavender, pink, or white flowers. Its leaves have a flavor similar to oregano and are used for seasoning and tea. | Sandy Soil | < 5.0 | Very Low (< 1%) | 3A |