eastern beebalm Monarda bradburiana Notable Traits:attracts butterflies/pollinatorsattracts hummingbirdsbutterfly caterpillar foodCentral Irregular Plains Ecoregion Osage CuestasKansas Native Plants Hardiness:Zone 5 – 8 Mature Height:18-24in Light:part sun/afternoon shade (eastern exposure, 4+ hours sun)part to full sun (6 hours or more sun)sun (8+ hrs) Water:drought tolerant once established Description Native Range Grow in dry to medium moisture in well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Deadhead flowers to prolong summer bloom. Plants will self-seed. A more compact beebalm than the other straight native beebalms.