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Monarda didyma 'Cambridge Scarlet'

CAMBRIDGE SCARLET BEEBALM

Buy Cambridge Scarlet Beebalm online. A clump-forming perennial producing bright red flowers amid aromatic, lance-shaped foliage in summer. Ideal for borders where it attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

Height:

24-36 Inches

Spread:

15-18 Inches

Hardiness Zone:

4-9

What's My Hardiness Zone?

Plant Characteristics

Cultural Information*
  • Leaf Spot - Low Resistance
  • Root Rot - Moderate Resistance
  • Leaf Scorch - Moderate Resistance
  • Powdery Mildew - Low Resistance
Flower Color*
  • Red
Growth Rate*
  • Fast
Leaf Color Fall*
  • Green
Leaf Color Spring*
  • Green
Leaf Color Summer*
  • Green
Leaf Type*
  • Deciduous/Herbaceous
Nature Assets*
  • Deer Resistant
  • Attracts Bees
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Butterflies
Plant Type*
  • Perennial
Preferred Planting Season*
  • Spring Planting
  • Summer Planting
Preferred Soil Conditions*
  • Moist
  • Adapts Well to Most Soil Types
  • Average
  • Well-Drained
  • Drought Tolerant
Propagation Methods*
  • Cuttings or Divisions
  • Seed
Season of Interest*
  • Summer
  • Summer Flowering
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Late Spring/Early Summer
  • Late Summer/Early Autumn
Sun Exposure*
  • Prefers Full Sun in Northern States
  • Prefers Full Sun in Southern States
Uses*
  • Wildlife Habitat
  • Accent Plant
  • Under Power Lines
  • Rock Gardens
  • Mass Planting
 

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance

Monarda is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your plant the best start possible, we include free fertilizer with every order.

Interesting Notes

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