When we first moved here several people offered to share bee balm with me. I thought that was generous, and it was, but now that I’ve planted some I can see why it’s not hard to give away; it grows like a weed. I think it’s a funny flower–very frowsy, as if it just got out of bed. There are a lot more colors of it in the garden than I ever planted–a whole range of fuschias, pinks, lavenders and white. It’s well named. Bees– and butterflies– flock to it. As a flavoring for Earl Grey tea it’s useful as well as entertaining. I painted this on our screened porch in beautiful fall-like weather. The Royal Worcester mug was a gift years ago, alas now chipped from much use, but a nice complement to the bouquet.
More people have asked about prices so I’m going to start posting preview prices as I blog.
Bee Balm 14 x 11 oil on birch panel $200 + SH
