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Scarlet Bee Balm - Buy 1, Get 1 Free!
The unique, spicy-sweet fragrance of this vibrantly-colored perennial attracts hummingbirds from miles around.
The lovely whorls of red are irresistible to butterflies as well. Blooms appear in early to midsummer and last for several weeks. Ideal for sun-filled beds and borders; lovely along a walkway. Plant 12-24" apart.
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Early to midsummer
Height: 24-30"
Zones: 4-9
Size: Potted
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| Botanical Name: |
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Monarda didyma |
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| Form: |
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Herbaceous perennial |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Partial Shade/Full Sun |
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| Height/Habit: |
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24 - 30" |
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| Spread: |
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15 - 18" |
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| Spacing: |
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12 - 24" |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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4 - 9 |
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| Foliage Type: |
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Medium green leaves, ovate to ovate lanceolate 3-6" long, downy on underside of leaf. |
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| Flower Form: |
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2" terminal cluster, surrounded by bracts - "spidery" tubular flowers in whorls. |
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| Flower Color: |
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Red |
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| Flowering Date: |
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Early to mid summer |
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| Planting Requirements: |
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Best in full sun with good air circulation and adequate moisture. |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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Well drained, moisture retentive. |
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| Growth Rate: |
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Moderate to fast. |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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Very attractive to hummingbirds. |
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| Pruning: |
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Cut back spent blooms to encourage additional blooming. |
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| Time of Pruning: |
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After flowering. |
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| Additional Information: |
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Member of the mint family. |
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