Monarda didyma
Bee Balm, Oswego Tea
Description
The Bee Balm prefers moist to wet soil and either filtered or full sun. Hummingbirds love to visit its scarlet red blossoms in June and July. This vigorous plant will usually grow to 3', sometimes as tall as 6' in ideal conditions. -Holland WIldflower Farm
Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, High, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.