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Monarda didyma

bee balm, oswego tea

Monarda didyma adds vibrant color to gardens with average to moist soils, serving as an important food source for bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. This tall, low-maintenance plant works very well in gardens and meadows, thriving most of all in full sun.

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Height: 2-4 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Ecoregion
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
Ornamental Interest
Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Host Plant
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Songbirds
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
Urban Environment
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
Edible
Low Maintenance
Fragrant
Landscape Use
Massing
Meadow garden
Specimen
Growth Habit
Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


bee balm - Monarda didyma from Native Plant Trust
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bee balm - Monarda didyma from Native Plant Trust
bee balm - Monarda didyma from Native Plant Trust
bee balm - Monarda didyma from Native Plant Trust