Home / Guides / Plant Files / Lamiaceae

Monarda, Bee Balm, Beebalm, Bergamot, Firecracker Plant, Oswego Tea 'Croftway Pink'

Monardadidyma

Upload Image Print Article
Monarda didyma by Joy
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Monarda (mo-NAR-da)
Info
Species
didyma (DID-ee-muh)
Info
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By tip layering
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fremont, California

Navarre, Florida

Penn Yan, New York

Newark, Ohio

Ottawa, Ontario

Houston, Texas

Kalama, Washington

Lakewood, Washington

show all
View this plant in a garden
3 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
D
D
dmj1218
west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2006 | neutral

Clear clusters of rose-pink flowers with dark bracts.

L
L
lupinelover
Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | February 2003 | neutral

Unusual-colored flowers for a monarda. Will not come true from saved seed.

Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Saddleback Caterpillar Moth
(Acharia stimulea)
BIRD FILES
Robin
(Erithacus rubecula)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Saddleback Caterpillar Moth
(Acharia stimulea)
BIRD FILES
Robin
(Erithacus rubecula)