Genus and Species: Monarda didyma
Family: Lamiaceae
Common Name: Bee Balm, Oswego Tea
Habit: perennial
Height: 3-6 feet
Flower Color: red
Native to: North America
Range: throughout northeastern United States to
southern Appalachians
Blooming Period: June-August
Water Requirement: moist to wet
Soil Type: light
Exposure: full sun to filtered sun
Seed Count: N/A
Seeding Rate: 3 lbs/acre
Miscellaneous: attracts birds and butterflies; leaves
give off pleasant mint odor when crushed
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Genus and Species: Monarda didyma
