{"product_id":"products-monarda-ice-out-bee-balm-44469-pk-5","title":"Monarda Ice Out Bee Balm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonarda Ice Out Bee Balm is a showy native wildflower that grows up to 36 to 48 inches tall, blooming in midsummer with clusters of tubular, cool-white flowers. Perched on square stems and surrounded by mint-scented leaves, the blooms emit a citrusy aroma and produce nectar that attracts \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/tips-for-a-bee-friendly-garden\"\u003ebumblebees\u003c\/a\u003e, butterflies, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/design-an-ideal-hummingbird-garden\"\u003ehummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e to your garden. Both the flowers and leaves are edible, adding a delightful flavor to teas, desserts, and other recipes. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA member of the \u003ci\u003eMonarda didyma\u003c\/i\u003e family, also known as bee balm or bergamot, Ice Out is a long-lived perennial (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/understanding-your-growing-zone-for-a-bountiful-garden\"\u003eZones 4-10\u003c\/a\u003e) with a vigorous, upright growth habit. It spreads readily through rhizomes and self-seeding, forming a thriving colony over time. Perfect for planting near water features, in butterfly gardens, or as part of a cottage garden, it also works beautifully as a border plant or in containers. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers rich, moisture-retentive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/luster-leaf-rapitest-soil-test-kit-09523\"\u003esoils\u003c\/a\u003e. Afternoon shade can be beneficial in warm climates. Keep soil consistently moist, using mulch to conserve water and regulate temperature. Deadheading blooms will encourage extended flowering while controlling self-seeding. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/how-to-deter-deer-from-your-garden\"\u003eDeer-resistant\u003c\/a\u003e and hardy, Ice Out bee balm is a reliable addition to any garden. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePlant Ice Out Bee Balm roots in spring, spacing them 18 inches apart and burying them 1½ to 2 inches deep. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNative to eastern North America, bee balm is environmentally friendly, thriving without the need for excessive watering or fertilizers. By supporting \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/parkseed\/%20blog\/flowers-blogs\/secret-pollinators\/b\/secret-pollinators\/\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/a\u003e and deterring pests naturally, it reduces the need for pesticides and promotes a vibrant, biodiverse garden filled with life. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354653659195,"sku":"44469-PK-5","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_44469-PK-5_1.jpg?v=1753891915","url":"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/products-monarda-ice-out-bee-balm-44469-pk-5","provider":"Park Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}