Bright lavender blooms with a spicy scent.
Traditionally used by Native Americans to soothe bronchial complaints and ease colds. Plants produce flowers in the second year after planting.
• Edible Flowers: Add petals to salads, sprinkle over mild fish, use in fruit salads, or to garnish desserts and drinks. Flavor is minty and spicy.
• Nectar plant for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
• Edible Flowers: Add petals to salads, sprinkle over mild fish, use in fruit salads, or to garnish desserts and drinks. Flavor is minty and spicy.
• Nectar plant for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
Starting the first year, leaves may be harvested. More leaves may be harvested each year as plant size increases. Bee Balm does not usually flower until the second year. Mature plants, 3-4 years old, can be divided to make new plants.