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| Family | Labiatae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
| | Care Level | medium | | Height | 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft) | | Spread | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | |
| | Description | Monarda didyma (beebalm) bears showy blossoms during mid summer to late summer. This herbaceous perennial has foliage that is fragrant. | | Typical Uses | Culinary and cut flowers. | | Special Characteristics | This herbaceous perennial attracts birds and butterflies to your garden. | | Cautions | Where conditions are favourable, Monarda didyma (beebalm) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. | | |
