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Monarda Didyma - Scarlet Beebalm
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
4 - 9
HEIGHT
36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Red
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.3
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
About...
Scarlet Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma) - Monarda Didyma is a perennial herb known as Bergamot, Scarlet Monarda, Oswego Tea and Crimson Beebalm. It is very showy and will have everyone turning their heads. Scarlet Beebalm makes a great cut flower as well! The Monarda flowers are edible and the mint-scented leaves are used in teas or in potpourri. These flower seeds may be sown from early spring up until 8 weeks before the last frost in the fall.MORE BEE BALM OPTIONS
Scarlet Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma) - Scarlet Bee Balm is popular in flower gardens because it is easy to establish from Monarda Didyma seeds and nothing brings in the butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees like Monarda flowers. Monarda Didyma is a perennial herb known as Bergamot, Scarlet Monarda, Oswego Tea and Crimson Beebalm.
Common Questions
Will monarda attract pollinators to my garden?
Monarda are loved by butterflies, hummingbirds as well as beneficial pollinators.
Will deer eat my plants?
No, the monarda plant is resistant to deer and rabbits.
Do I need to deadhead my flowers?
To encourage more blooms, you will need to deadhead your flowers.
Should I divide my plants?
Yes, plants should be divided every three years.
When do I prune my monarda plants?
A yearly light pruning can be done if you want to keep your plants bushy. Pinch off the tips of the stems in the spring. In fall cut plants down to a few inches for healthy new spring growth.
