Bee balm, Monarda spp. is a perennial plant in the mint family.  That means:  it will come back every year and spread far and wide.  So think carefully before you plant it.  Choose a place where it can spread out, or put it in a pot, if you don't have room for it to spread out.  
 

Bee balm, is also called Oswego tea, and is especially attractive to butterflies, bumblebees, and hummingbirds, as a nectar source.  We add the flower petals to our salads.  It's a little spicy, and beautiful.  I collected seeds from this stand, so I can grow some in my garden.  I love it!!!
 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!