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:
Found naturally along riverbanks in rich moist soil, it will also tolerate average soil and moisture levels. Full sun is best but 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