Outdoor Plants that you can’t kill – (Part – 12)

Outdoor Plants that you can’t kill – (Part – 12)

Bee Balm

Much ado is made of the drought tolerance of plants, but a wet spot in the garden can be just as difficult to cultivate. Bee balm is one answer to the soggy garden dilemma. Three-foot-tall clumps feature blue, pink, red, or white flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. As a member of the mint family, bee balm is an assertive plant, but you can pull up unwanted plants that spread out of bounds. New varieties boast superior mildew resistance, especially ‘Marshall’s Delight’ and ‘Violet Queen.’