When to Plant Bee Balm in Zone 1A
USDA Zone
1A
Cities Covered
5
Avg Last Frost
Tuesday, June 15, 2027
Plant Type
Indoor Start
📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 1A
Start Seeds Indoors Tuesday, April 20, 2027
Transplant Outdoors Tuesday, June 29, 2027
Pro Tip: Start Bee Balm seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date for best results.
🌿 Plant Details
Scientific Name Monarda didyma
Days to Maturity 365 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Spacing 18" apart
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Growing Bee Balm in USDA Zone 1A
Bee Balm (Monarda didyma) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 1A. This zone includes cities like Allakaket, Beaver, Circle and 2 more.
The average last frost date for Zone 1A is around Tuesday, June 15, 2027. For best results, start your Bee Balm seeds indoors around Tuesday, April 20, 2027, then transplant outdoors around Tuesday, June 29, 2027.
Expect to harvest your Bee Balm approximately 365 days after planting.