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| Identification |
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Genus
Monarda
Species
didyma
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
scarlet beebalm
Bergamot
Oswego tea
Bee balm
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S10667
Data source
HumGrdn p50;Frgnt p299;Xeri p286
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Groundcover
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' - 3'
Overall spread
2'
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Monarda didyma attracts hummingbirds. The leaves of Bee balm (also known as Bergamot, Oswego tea or scarlet beebalm) have a faintly sweet aroma. Despite its invasive tendency, this plant is still worthwhile to have. This plant can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. It likes moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
Invasive
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
sweet scented
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Faint
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Cut back flowers at end of flowering season. Monarda didyma is a wildflower and probably originates from Eastern North America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Monarda didyma is a perennial. Flowers: Bee balm (locally known in some parts as Bergamot, Oswego tea or scarlet beebalm) has 1" long blossoms in one or two whorls at the top of tall stems. Flowers occur in a range of colors including scarlet, pink and lavender.
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