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When to Plant Bee Balm in Zone 1A

USDA Zone

1A

Cities Covered

5

Avg Last Frost

Monday, June 15, 2026

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 1A

Start Seeds Indoors Monday, April 20, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Monday, June 29, 2026

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

Cities in Zone 1A

Allakaket, Alaska Beaver, Alaska Circle, Alaska Stevens Village, Alaska Chalkyitsik, Alaska

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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 Monday, June 15, 2026. For best results, start your Bee Balm seeds indoors around Monday, April 20, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Monday, June 29, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Bee Balm approximately 365 days after planting.