Scarlet Beebalm - This Land

Scarlet Beebalm

Monarda didyma

[ mo-NAR-dah DID-ih-mah ]

● Available Now Perennial/Forb

Growing Conditions

Light ◑ Full Sun–Part Shade
Height ▲ 2–4 ft
Moisture 💧 Wet–Moist
Soil ◎ Rich, organic, moisture-retentive; tolerates clay
Bloom ❀ Summer
Color Scarlet red

Wildlife Value & Uses

Premier ruby-throated hummingbird nectar plant; bumble and native bees butterflies; host for hermit sphinx and orange mint moths; hollow stems for stem-nesting bees
Leaves brewed as "Oswego tea"; edible minty leaves and flowers for tea or garnish; historical digestive and fever remedy; deer resistant

Part of These Collections

Native Bees Rain Garden Woodland Edge Meadow Starter Kit

Sources & References

USDA PLANTS, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC Extension Gardener, Penn State Extension, Prairie Moon

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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