Monarda didyma, the crimson beebalm, scarlet beebalm, scarlet monarda, Eau-de-Cologne plant, Oswego tea, or bergamot, is a North American aromatic herb in the family Lamiaceae. M. didyma is a perennial plant that grows to 0.6–1.2 metres (2–4 …

Monarda didyma, known by a number of different common names including bee balm, Oswego tea and bergamot, is native to eastern North America where it typically occurs in bottomlands, thickets, moist woods and along streambanks from Maine to …

Prized for its bright flowers and minty fragrance, Monarda didyma (Scarlet Bee Balm) is a clump-forming perennial boasting 2-lipped scarlet-red flowers, borne in dense, globular terminal heads, 3-4 in. across (7-10 cm).

Bee balm is an herbaceous perennial in the Lamiaceae (mint) family. Native to the North Carolina mountains, it may be seen along the Blue Ridge Parkway flowering during the summer months. This plant prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun but will tolerate some shade.

2023年10月16日 · Monarda didyma 'Pardon My Lavender' is a short 14- to 18-inch tall bee balm with lavender-pink flowers. It is notably resistant to powdery mildew. Monarda fistula 'Claire Grace' has darker purple flowers than the pure M. fistula species and it is known for its good resistance to powdery mildew.

Monarda didyma is a perennial wildflower native to North America that blooms bright red blooms for a month in late Spring to early Summer, and is primarily pollinated by hummingbirds.

Scarlet Beebalm (Monarda didyma L.) Scarlet beebalm is aromatic herb a member of the mint family. It is also known by the common names bergamot, Oswego tea, and crimson beebalm. The common name beebalm refers to the use of a resin derived from the plant that may be used for healing and soothing in particularly of bee stings.

A popular garden perennial, Red Beebalm (Monarda didyma) holds a special place in the midsummer color scheme with its bright scarlet flowers. As the name suggests it is favored by pollinators, and is highly attractive to hummingbirds as well.

Bergamot, Monarda didyma, is an herbaceous perennial with distinctive flowerheads. Each one consists of a large number of curving tubular flowers growing out from a central point, creating a shaggy dome of petals.

Bee Balm is one of several Monarda spp. that occur in Illinois, but it is the only one with bright red flowers. Compared to the native Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot), the flowers of Bee Balm are slightly larger and less hairy along the outer surface of the upper lip of their corollas.