Bee-You™ 'Bee Happy' Bee Balm

Bee-Happy is a Bee-You™ bee balm with deep red to pink summer flowers and a compact garden habit. Its breeder lists it at 15–18 inches tall and describes it as resilient to mildew. ## Garden use Use this selection at the front of a sunny border, along a path, or in a patio container, where its summer flowers are easy to enjoy and reach for cutting. The [AB Cultivars plant profile](https://www.ab-cultivars.com/?portfolio=monarda-bee-happy) lists red and pink flowers, full sun, average garden soil, and moist but well-drained conditions. The Bee-You™ series is presented as attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. ## Growing conditions Water during establishment and in prolonged dry weather, aiming at the soil rather than the leaves. Give the plant room for airflow, which helps limit foliar disease. The broader Monarda genus prefers moist, well-drained soil; the [North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/monarda/) notes that mildew can be a problem in crowded or humid conditions, while some cultivars have improved resistance. ## Maintenance Trim spent flower heads to reduce self-seeding, and divide clumps when they become crowded. Check the plant periodically for rhizomes reaching into nearby beds, and maintain open spacing around the foliage.