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Monarda didyma

Bee Balm

Monarda didyma, known commonly as Scarlet bee balm, occurs throughout eastern North America as a native and introduced species. Scarlet Bee Balm prefers full to partial sunny environments, with medium to wet soil. A quickly spreading rhizomatous perennial, Monarda didyma should be planted in an area where it will be able to spread out. Monarda didyma grows anywhere from 2-4' in height, with dark green, aromatic foliage. Additionally, Monarda didyma is a well-loved plant species by many pollinators, the bright red crowns of tubular flowers are notorious for attracting hummingbirds.

• »  Attracts hummingbirds & other pollinators
• »  Rapid rhizomatous
• »  Aromatic foliage

• Category

  • Native Meadow Perennials

• Characteristics

  • Exposure -Sun
  • Partial Shade
  • 2' - 4'
  • Stoloniferous - Rapid
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Green
  • Bees/Pollinators
  • Hummingbirds
  • FAC
  • Flowering Perennial
  • Native
  • Rain Garden
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