Monarda didyma 'Colrain Red'

beebalm, bergamot, Oswego tea or horsemint

Family	Labiatae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level
Height	0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread	60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type
Soil pH

Typical Uses	Border, cut flowers and mass planting.
Special Characteristics	Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Monarda didyma 'Colrain Red' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer.
Cautions	With its fast growth rate, Monarda didyma 'Colrain Red' (beebalm) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.