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Beebalm

Scientific name: Monarda didyma
Taxonomy
Family:Lamiaceae
Type:Herbaceous perennials
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:4 to 9
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Wet
Plant Characteristics
Height:4 ft
Width:3 ft
Bloom:Summer flowers
Bloom Time:June to August
Bloom Color:Red
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Beebalm is very important addition to any gardener looking to attract butterflies.

  Morphology:
This is an herbaceous perennial which grows to 3’ in height and 2’-3’ in width. It features square stems and large, oval shaped leaves (2”-5” long) which are set in an opposite arrangement.

Flowers first appear in June and extend into the end of August. Multiple tubular flowers are set close together in 2” wide clusters at the apex of the stems. They are attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. If dead-headed new flowers will appear all summer long.

  Adaptation:
Beebalm does well in full sun or partial shade. It will perform its best under conditions where the site never dries out. Beebalm is a very important plant for butterfly gardener.

  Pests:
Beebalm is very susceptible to powdery mildew. Overcrowding and stress from too little watering can bring on the disease.
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