We planted red and purple monarda last year (or was it the year before?)...
...and it has grown and multiplied beautifully...
... calling to all the little hummingbirds who might be flying overhead.
The red blooms first. The purple will bloom later.
They're doing pretty darn good despite the fact that they are sun lovers who live in the shade...
... of the mulberry tree, cherry tree, and hemlocks...
Our garden is still a major work-in-progress. We hope to put down some temporary bark mulch paths around the plants within the next week or two....
And hopefully I'll be able to snap a photo of a hummingbird at the bee balm to share with you some time soon!... Donna