Toxic Plant Pas connu comme étant toxique - Not known to be toxic to mammals if ingested.
Image of Monarda didyma
Source: OWSL

Plant Names

image of Plante à fleurs
Monarda didyma
Scarlet Beebalm
Monarde écarlate

Synonyms

beebalm
bergamot
fragrant balm
mountain mint
Oswego tea
monarde pourpre

Plant Characteristics

Couleur de floraison: Rouge Bloom Period: Jul - Aug
Hauteur max: 3,0 feet
Max Width: 2,0 feet (spreads by rhizome)
Light Condition:
Full sun Plus de 6 heures d'ensoleillement par jour
Part shade More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Vivace des plantes qui reviennent année après année
Gardener Experience:
beginner friendly Suitable for beginner gardeners
plant spread by rhizome Spreads by rhizome
plant germinate easy Facile à germer
plant self seeding Self-seeding
Landscape Uses:
wetland garden Souhaitable dans les jardins de zone humide
rain garden Suitable for rain gardens
shoreline_rehab Suitable for shoreline rehabilitation
container suitable Suitable for container garden
school garden Suitable for school gardens
boulevard garden tolerant Tolerates boulevard garden conditions
Ecological Benefits:
Hummingbird friendly Supports hummingbirds
Bird friendly Supports birds
Pollinator garden Supports pollinators
butterfly host Butterfly host
bee host Bee host
Tolerates:
Deer Resistant Deer resistant
Rabbit Resistant Rabbit resistant
Limestone Tolerant Tolerates limestone conditions
Juglone Tolerant Tolerates juglone conditions
Transplantation Tolerant Tolerates transplantation
Special Features and Considerations:

Seed and plant distribution status

No seeds available for this plant.
Nous acceptions les semences de cette plante

Faits intéressants

Scarlet Beebalm is a showy native known for its brilliant red tubular flowers that bloom in summer. It grows naturally in moist woodlands, stream banks, and meadows. The aromatic foliage and vibrant flowers make it a favourite for cottage gardens, and pollinator borders. It prefers moist, fertile soil. In ideal conditions it forms attractive clumps. It benefits from good air circulation as it is susceptible to powdery mildew, especially in crowded or dry conditions. You can divide every few years to maintain vigour. Avoid overly dry locations.

Plant Location

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Monarda didyma
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Thrives in Ecozones

  • Plaines à forêts mixtes

Ecological Benefits

Butterflies Supported by Monarda didyma

Specialized Bees Supported by Monarda didyma

  • Dufourea monardae

Complementary Plants

Substitute For Non-Native Plants

  • Iris pseudacorus (Yellow Iris)
  • Lobelia cardinalis (Red Cardinal Cultivar)
  • Mentha (Non-Native Mints)
  • Monarda (Beebalm Cultivars)

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: Surface sow
  • Sow anytime
  • Stratification duration: 0 days
  • Self-seeding
  • Notes: Can be sown in spring in warm soil.

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

  • Harvest start month: September
  • Harvesting indicator:
    • Pods are brown, seeds are dark, and crisp, and little stem connecting the pod to the main stem is brown (not green)
  • Harvesting:
    • Put pods in food processor or blender and blend seeds, and strain seeds using a strainer
  • Seed viability test:
    • Pas de test requis avant le don
  • Packaging measure: Half of one, 1/32 teaspoon
  • Seed storage:
    • Sécher à l'air dans un sac en papier ou contenant ouvert, pour quelques jours jusqu'à sec
    • Secouer de temps à autre pour prévenir la moisissure
  • Cultivar: Yes, do not donate unless you know source, and there are no known cultivars in your garden or at proximity
  • Remove non-seed material
  • No harvesting video available at this time.

Toxicity Notes

Not known to be toxic to mammals if ingested.