Monarda, Bee Balm, Beebalm, Bergamot, Firecracker Plant, Horsemint, Mountain Mint, Oswego Tea 'Grand Parade'

Monardadidyma

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Monarda (mo-NAR-da)
Species
didyma (DID-ee-muh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hinesville, Georgia

Washington, Illinois

Albertville, Minnesota

Fargo, North Dakota

Lima, Ohio

Tyler, Texas

Newport News, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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Fargo, ND (Zone 4a) | June 2015 | positive

I bought and planted three of these in 2014. I had a mildew problem due to the ridiculously long, cool, wet spring we had. All of my plan...Read More

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Fargo, ND (Zone 4a) | October 2013 | negative

Very short-lived in Fargo, ND. Good thing I didn't wait another year to take the picture.

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Prosperity, SC (Zone 7b) | June 2011 | positive

Planted this plant to attract bees to my pepper plants. I also just love the fact that it will be there for a couple of years, with minimal care.

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Hampton Roads, VA (Zone 7b) | June 2009 | positive

Remains in a nice clump and performing well in half sun.

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