Scarlet Bee Balm
Monarda didyma
Description:
A square stemmed perennial with rosettes of red flowers in terminal whorls. Special value to bumble bees and honey bees. 2 to 3 feet tall. Blooms during summer months for 6 weeks. Prefers wet meadows and moist open woods.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Oswego Tea, Red Bergamot |
| Plant Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
| Bloom Time: | May to October |
| Global and State Rank: | S2, G5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Clay |
| Soil Moisture: | Wet, Moist |
| Soil pH: | Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
| Light Range: | Sun, Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Wet, Moist |