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A dense, rounded, terminal, head-like cluster of bright red, tubular flowers atop a square stem. Scarlet beebalm is a popular perennial with scarlet-red flowers in terminal tufts. The 3 ft. stems are lined with large, oval, dark-green leaves. Individual flowers are narrowly tube-shaped, tightly clustered together in 2 in. heads. The leaves have a minty aroma.
Price range: $14.99 through $149.99
Please note: Most pictures represent mature plants. Unless otherwise specified, all of our plants are sold in 4″ pots to make shipping possible and will mature in time.
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| Bloom Period | July to September |
| Size | 1 Gallon, 1 Quart, Full Flat – (50) 2 inch Plugs |
Monarda didyma, commonly known as Bee Balm or Scarlet Bee Balm, is a beautiful native perennial that brings vibrant color and exceptional pollinator value to Long Island, New York gardens. This upright, clump-forming plant produces showy clusters of tubular red flowers in summer, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators.
Bee Balm thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for native plant gardens, pollinator gardens, rain gardens, cottage gardens, meadows, and naturalized landscapes. With its aromatic foliage and distinctive flowers, Monarda didyma adds bold color, texture, and seasonal interest while supporting local wildlife.
A dependable Long Island native plant, Bee Balm is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to create a vibrant, pollinator-friendly landscape with strong ecological value.
