Monarda didyma

Bee Balm

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Herbaceous perennial with vibrant red tubular flowers and aromatic mint-scented foliage. Native to North America, it efficiently attracts pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds.
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Plant Details

Common Name Bee Balm
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Monarda
Species Didyma
Origin Eastern North America
Blooming Mid to late summer, occasionally autumn
Leaf Color Deep green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-drained loam with high organic matter content; slightly acidic to neutral pH.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growth; reduce watering after flowering to prevent root rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for abundant blooms; tolerates partial shade in hotter climates to prevent scorching.

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Fertilization

Apply compost annually in spring; avoid high nitrogen which causes leggy growth and mildew susceptibility.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming; cut back stems to ground level in late autumn.

Pest Control Aphid Japanese Beetle Powdery Mildew Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-13° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
10 – 25
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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