Squaw beebalm grows to about 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide and bears fragrant bright red flowers in the summer months. In an evaluation of beebalms conducted at the Chicago Botanic Garden this beebalm was found to have 2 inch flowers covering 80-100% of the plant for about four weeks from late June to late July. It had fair to good mildew resistance and suffered some winter injury and received a fair to good  evaluation overall for growing in the Chicagoland area.

Beebalm grows in sunny or partially shady areas. If you gently rub your finger across the leaf, you'll be pleasantly surprised by its fragrance. Bright pompoms of flowers bloom in midsummer, and removing faded flowers will extend flowering. Beebalm is great for attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. It's easy to grow and adds a lot of color to your border. Cut back at the end of the summer, maintain soil moisture during dry periods, and avoid overhead watering to minimize powdery mildew.