Monarda didyma Bee Balm

$13.95
$13.95
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Description

This eastern US native wildflower naturally grows in woodland areas and along stream beds, but it's just as happy in a garden! Commonly known as Bee Balm, Monarda didyma is known for its fragrant foliage and unique, scarlet red pom-pom flowers that bloom in summer.

Monarda didyma Bee Balm spreads by rhizomes, so it is best planted in an area that can be naturalized, or in a large container. It can be cut back to freshen up if the foliage becomes untidy.

Monarda didyma Bee Balm is a magnet for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. It is a must-have for pollinator, cottage, and native gardens!

Characteristics

  • Common Names: Bee Balm
  • Zones: 4-7
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun to Light Shade
  • Soil Preference: Medium to Wet
  • Height at Maturity: 36 inches
  • Width at Maturity: 36 inches
  • Bloom Color: Red
  • Bloom Time: Summer
  • Foliage Color: Green

Special Features

  • Attracts: Butterflies. Hummingbirds. Pollinators.
  • Tolerates: Deer.
  • Other Features: Fragrant. Native to North America.

Care and Growing Tips

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Shipping Info

 Spring 2023 shipping schedule:

Zones 9, 10: Starting Mon. March 20th
Zone 8: Starting Mon. March 27th
Zone 7: Starting Mon. April 3rd
Zone 6: Starting Mon. April 17th
Zone 5: Starting Mon. May 1st
Zones 2, 3, 4: Starting Mon. May 8th

If you'd like to receive your plants now, you can request it in the 'shipping requests' box on the order or email us. (Please note that we will not ship dormant plants, and we do not offer any sort of guarantee for plants overwintering.)

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All ship times are subject to change if extreme weather conditions are present here at the nursery or at the shipping destination.

Please note: Depending on the time of year, the foliage of the plants may be trimmed to fit into our shipping boxes. This could delay the flowering of the plant, but many perennials actually benefit from being cut back.

We are currently not able to ship to Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and outside of the US.