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
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
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.