Red Monarda Bee Balm seeds - Flower Plant

Red Monarda Bee Balm is a perennial flowering plant valued for its upright, clump-forming growth habit and vibrant red blooms. It is commonly grown in garden beds, borders, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes. The plant performs best in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for ornamental gardens, Red Monarda Bee Balm provides long-lasting seasonal color and attractive aromatic foliage.

Features

• Perennial flowering plant with an upright, clump-forming growth habit
• Produces vibrant red tubular flower clusters
• Suitable for garden beds, borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings
• Adaptable to a variety of temperate growing conditions
• Performs well in full sun to partial shade
• Suitable for ornamental landscape plantings

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Monarda didyma
• Common Name (US): Red Bee Balm
• Seed Type / Variety: Flower Seed
• Growth Habit: Upright clump-forming perennial
• USDA Zones: 4–9
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring to Summer
• Sowing Season: Spring or Fall
• Sowing Season Months: March–May, September–October
• Germination: 14–21 days at 65–70°F (18–21°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain evenly moist soil
• Mature Plant Size: 24–48 in tall, 18–36 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 18–24 in apart