I have tried a couple times in the past and tried again this year to plant Bee Balm. This is one plant I have absolutely no success with.

The attraction of Bee Balm is the fact it draws butterflies. I understand they prefer full sun and moist yet well-drained soil. I’ve provided that and tried various fertilizers. The result has been zilch!

I haven’t decided it I’ll try this again next year. I retire at the end of the year and maybe I can spend more time trying to figure out what the problem is. In the meantime, my butterfly bush is working and has drawn in a lot of butterflies.

Our gooseneck seems to be one of their favorites as well and, for the first time that I recall, our hummingbird feeders are also attracting butterflies along with plenty of hummingbirds.