Scientific name: Monarda didyma
Common names: Scarlet beebalm, Oswego tea, Bergamot, Crimson beebalm
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: Eastern North America and Canada, Washington and Oregon in the west
Height: 2 to 4 feet
Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Zones: 4 through 9
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Plant Care
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Medium to moist, well drained
Soil:
Drought Tolerant: Yes (but prefers to be kept moist)
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Cited Sources
- 1.Monarda didyma. Missouri Botanical Garden. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=q250. Accessed December 31, 2019.
- 2.Monarda didyma. USDA. https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=MODI. Accessed December 31, 2019.
