Zone 9 · Bee Balm

Planting Bee Balm in Zone 9

Monarda didyma

✅ Bee Balm thrives in zone 9 (hardy 3–9)

Can I plant today?

Bee Balm has a specific planting window in zone 9. Check back in spring.

Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·

Zone's last frost

around February 15

Zone's first frost

around December 15

Bloom window

July – August

Peak bloom

July

Sun required

full sun, part sun

Mature height

36"

Spacing

18" apart

Type

perennial

How to plant Bee Balm in zone 9

Plant transplants in spring. Hummingbird favorite. Needs good air flow.

Bee Balm peaks in July. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.

Cosmos

Peaks in August

Zinnia

Peaks in August

Sunflower

Peaks in August

Black-Eyed Susan

Peaks in August

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