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Bee Balm Propagation 101As a member of the notoriously fast-spreading mint (Lamiaceae) family, bee balm (Monarda spp.) is about as easy to propagate as it gets.
This is a good thing because it’s also a plant that you can’t really ever have too much of – unless it starts taking over other plants in your garden, of course!
With its gorgeous long-blooming, unique display of flowers that are reminiscent of fireworks, it’s natural to want to spread bee balm around.
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And although it doesn’t need a lot of help spreading to nearby places in your garden beds via underground rhizomes, sometimes it can use a little help in terms of rejuvenating older plants, which tend to become crowded and lose their vigor with age.
By digging up your Monarda and dividing it, you can restore mature plants to good health, giving them more room to grow and providing new plants that you can give to friends and neighbors if you wish.
The pollinators love these natives, so why not share?
Read on to learn how to propagate bee balm through divisions, seeds, and cuttings.
3 Ways to Propagate Bee BalmIf you ask me, the easiest way to propagate bee balm is through division. This involves digging up and transplanting the roots and rhizomes.
You can also propagate Monarda from seeds, or start new plants from stem cuttings that you can root and then transplant.
The main benefit of choosing to propagate via cuttings or divisions versus seeds is that you’ll know exactly what type of plant you’re going to get.
Let me explain:
Pieces taken from a parent plant grow into clones with an identical genetic makeup and associated characteristics.
If you collect seeds
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Native to North America, this plant is popular for its bright, fragrant flowers that attract various pollinators, making it an excellent addition to any garden. In addition to this, there are many Bee Balm Benefits that will surely tempt you into growing it.
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