Balmy Lilac is a dwarf bee balm, packing the shaggy, mop-headed lilac-pink blooms of the classic perennial onto a tidy plant about a foot tall. Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies find it fast, and the aromatic foliage carries that minty monarda scent.

Grow it in full sun to part sun in soil that holds some moisture; clay is fine. Its compact size suits border fronts, containers, and pollinator pockets near the patio. Deadhead the first flush to encourage another, and give it decent air circulation.