Red Bee Balm
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Overview
Red Bee Balm is striking, with rich red, fluted spider-like flowers. This native perennial brings long-lasting color from mid-summer thru late summer. Bee Balm is perfect for planting in the back of a perennial garden to complement smaller flowers. Plant this classic bee balm to attract butterflies, hummingbirds and friendly bees.
key features
Botanical Name
Monarda didyma
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Cut Flowers, Fragrant
Growing Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Mature Height
24-48" tall
Mature Spread
24-36" wide
Bloom Time
Mid to late summer
SKU
AM014784
Description
About the Monardas This is a hybrid of the famous American wildflower with the bright red crown-shaped flowers, a description of the large scarlet blooms everyone and every hummingbird loves.
There are other species, but our famous Monarda or Bee Balm is native from the far north all the way south to Georgia, it was first discovered by world famous plant explorer John Bartram during the colonial era. Since its a member of the mint family with fragrant foliage, Bee Balm was always a medicinal plant of the native Americans, and today adds wonderful color to perennial gardens and wildflower meadows. Its a strong-growing perennial that likes moisture, and will grow in sun or partial shade.
As with all Bee Balms, the bloom begins in mid-summer, and if you cut off spent flowers for about three weeks, you'll extend the blooming into fall.
