Within their native range, spotted bee balm plants require relatively little care. This makes them ideal for pollinator beds or for letting them naturalize and grow in informal landscapes.

The soil should be fertile and slightly moist but not excessively wet. Bee balm care includes regular watering and pruning.

Lemon balm is known by many other names, such as bee balm, cure-all, dropsy plant, honey plant, garden balm, heart's delight, sweet balm, and sweet Mary. Native to southern Europe, the ...