UPC: 068688365651
Brand: OSC
CUSTOM_SKU: OSC6565
Monarda (Didyma) – Bee Balm 6565
Description
Bee Balm is a bold, fragrant perennial that produces vibrant scarlet-red, shaggy blooms that stand out in any garden. This classic cottage-garden favourite is loved for its long bloom time and its ability to attract pollinators. The aromatic foliage also makes it a great choice for herb-style beds and naturalized areas.
Key Features
- Striking red blooms with a unique “firework” look
- Fragrant foliage
- Strong pollinator plant for summer gardens
- Hardy perennial that returns each year
Great For
- Pollinator gardens
- Cottage garden beds
- Cut flowers & bouquets
Attracts
🐝 Bees • 🦋 Butterflies • 🐦 Hummingbirds
How to Grow (Seed Instructions)
- Light: Full sun to partial sun
- Start Indoors: 8–10 weeks before last frost
- Direct Sow: After last frost, or fall sow for natural stratification
- Seed Depth: Surface sow or barely cover (needs light to germinate)
- Germination: 10–21 days
- Spacing: 30–45 cm (12–18”)
- Water: Keep evenly moist until established
- Bloom Time: Typically blooms the second year (sometimes first year if started early)