bee balm
noun
1
: any of several monardas
especially
: a perennial monarda (Monarda didyma) of eastern North America having showy flower heads made up of scarlet tubular flowers
2
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Plants to Prune in Autumn All plants that were affected by pests and diseases, as well as plants that are prone to mildew problems, like peonies, bee balm, and phlox.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
The hollow stems of plants like bee balm and goldenrod are a good spot for egg laying, so cutting them back reduces safe sheltering spots where females can lay eggs.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
It’s formulated with a potent blend of skin-loving natural ingredients, like sea buckthorn and bee balm.
—Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
The area is also home to an astounding collection of native plants and flowers, including ferns, bee balm, native azaleas, galax, dwarf iris, and many more.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
The hollow stems of plants like bee balm and goldenrod are a good spot for egg laying, so cutting them back reduces safe sheltering spots where females can lay eggs.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
It’s formulated with a potent blend of skin-loving natural ingredients, like sea buckthorn and bee balm.
—Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
The area is also home to an astounding collection of native plants and flowers, including ferns, bee balm, native azaleas, galax, dwarf iris, and many more.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Bee balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bee%20balm. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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