Perennial native plants like the bee balm (Monarda didyma) are recommended for rain gardens, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The red color attracts hummingbirds and pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies.

Bee balm (Monarda didyma)

Perennial native plants like the bee balm (Monarda didyma) are recommended for rain gardens, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The red color attracts hummingbirds and pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies.

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Author(s)Jane Hawkey
Author CompanyIntegration and Application Network
Date Created2013-06-24
AlbumFlora > Grasses/Herbaceous Plants
TypePhoto
Dimensions1889 x 2500
Filesize3.5 MB
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Required AttributionJane Hawkey, Integration and Application Network (ian.umces.edu/media-library)