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Scarlet Bee Balm

Monarda didyma

Scarlet bee balm blazes with shaggy red flowers that hummingbirds and butterflies cannot resist, spreading into colonies in moist, rich soil. The classic native bee balm; give it air flow to limit mildew.

Family
Lamiaceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
2–4 ft
Spacing
2–3 ft apart
Light
sun, part shade
Soil moisture
moist, wet
Soil pH
acidic, neutral
Bloom
June, July, August
Bloom colors
red
Wildlife value
pollinators, butterflies, hummingbirds
Landscape uses
border, rain garden, erosion control, naturalizing
Native states
CT, GA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV