Monarda Bee-True - Bee Balm Ornamental Leaves as Doug Tallamy and other

as Doug Tallamy and other researchers emphasize

The dark green leaves provide a perfect backdrop for the blooms and a beautiful contrast to the brighter greens of your garden

Even though Kniphofia looks exotic it's hardy as far north as Zone 5B (which includes) Michigan

Here's where this tree truly earns its keep: native willows rank as keystone species in ecosystems

the sheer volume of blooms will blow you away

Monarda Bee-True - Bee Balm Ornamental Leaves as Doug Tallamy and otherWe love the Bee You series of Monarda in our garden for their ample flowers and resistance to disease. We planted some in both our patio area and our Earth Day garden to stunning effect. Bee True has dark pink magenta flowers that open from magenta colored buds. The blooms sit in red velvet centers, which blanket the plant for months of color. Blooms are eye popping on a blanket of darker green foliage. The medium size of Bee True, 20 26 inches heigh,