Scarlet Beebalm
Monarda didyma
A vibrant, scarlet perennial that attracts pollinators with its minty, aromatic foliage.
- Plant Type
- Perennials & Annuals
- Width
- 2-3 Ft.
- Height
- 2-4 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 4 - 9
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 3
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Monarda didyma is a clump-forming perennial reaching up to four feet in height, characterized by its distinctive square stems and vibrant scarlet-red tubular flowers. Its ovate, deep green foliage emits a refreshing minty fragrance when crushed and has a long history of use in herbal teas and traditional medicine. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, this plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and is a magnet for bees and hummingbirds. It is ideal for prairie-style gardens or borders.