Monarda didyma | Mahogany biennial The basal foliage though is

The basal foliage though is only about 60cm wide and bushy - the word giant really comes from the tall airy stems of flowers as in my garden the clumps of foliage are only about 50-60cm high with the flowers that float above the foliage

Each cluster of flowers can have up to fifteen flowers on it

Yarrow as it is also known flowers for weeks on end throughout summer and often into autumn where temperatures are milder

Removing spent flowers will encourage new flower stems

Monarda didyma | Mahogany biennial The basal foliage though isMonarda didyma "Mahogany" also known as Bee Balm has beautiful rich shaggy Mahogany coloured flowers with a lovely minty scented foliage. This plant is definitely going to get your bees abuzz with excitement as well as bees, butterflies are also attracted to it. It is happy in sun or shade although in hot areas does appreciate some shade. It is easy to grow and its fragrant leaves make a lovely tea as it is, in fact, an aromatic herb. This plant looks