Sugar Buzz Bee Balm
Monarda didyma
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Perennials: Flower
Bee Balm
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
A favourite of both butterflies and hummingbirds. Beebalm spreads quickly: reduce clump size in early spring. Garden selections all have been bred from native North American wildflower species. Good heat tolerance. Flowers are edible.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Red
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright
Height
12–18 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Whorl
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Disease Resistant
Attracts
Attracts Hummingbirds; Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies; Attracts Beneficial Insects; Attracts Every Good Thing
Uses/Placement
Massed
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
During Bloom
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division