Monarda didyma BeeMine™ Red ('Balbeemed') PP33917

One of the top pollinator plants; attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, bees.

Blooms mid to late summer; foliage emerges in spring, dies back in winter.

Pollinator gardens, borders, cottage gardens

Aromatic, lance-shaped, deep green foliage with a slight minty scent.

Brilliant scarlet-red tubular blooms form dense clusters on upright stems; blooms summer to early fall.

Plant in spring or fall in organically rich, moist, well-drained soil. Allow good air circulation.

Deadhead to prolong bloom; cut back to the ground in late fall or early spring.

Moderate; keep evenly moist, especially during bloom period.

Full sun to part shade; more sun encourages stronger bloom and prevents mildew.

Not harvested for fruit; flowers can be used in herbal teas.

Compost annually; avoid excess nitrogen to prevent floppy growth.

Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; pollinated by insects.

Echinacea, rudbeckia, ornamental grasses, yarrow, agastache, and butterfly bush.