| This bushy, 2- to 4-foot-tall plant wears many hats -- from tea herb to cut flower to bee, hummingbird and butterfly treat. Its 4-inch-long leaves' fragrance blends mint and basil. Northern and western gardeners have the greatest success with this moisture-lover. Southern, eastern, and midwestern gardeners must fight mildew. A vigorous spreader, Bee Balm (also known as Horsemint and Oswego Tea), is well-suited to the meadow garden. Cut back after flowering and divide every 2 to 3 years. Sold in containers during the growing season. |
A heavily mint-scented perennial, its whorls of scarlet flowers are surrounded by red-tinted petal-like leaves. Blooms through summer on 2 to 3-foot tall plant with stiff leafy stalks.
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Attributes - Monarda didyma
Plant Type: Perennial
Bloom Season: Early Summer through Late Summer
Flower Color: Red
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 2 ft. to 3 ft.
Width: 2 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Climate: Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Notes: Cut Flowers. Susceptible to Black Spot, Powdery Mildew.
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