Monarda didyma 'Cambridge Scarlet'
Bee Balm
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture
- Bright scarlet flowers
- Mint scented foliage
- Native to eastern North America
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Mass Planting
Native
Deer Resistant
Partial Sun
Summer
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Tolerate average soil and moisture levels Can be placed in part sun Multiply by underground stems or self seeding Deadheading will extend bloom time.
Height: 36-48 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Red
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Native
- Border or Bed
- Naturalizing
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained