Scientific name: Monarda didyma       mo-nar-da   did-i-ma

Common name: Bee-balm, Oswego tea

Design Characteristics

Height	2-3 ft
Spread	12-18"
Form	upright
Texture	medium
Flower color	red-pink
Leaf color	green
Time of bloom	July-August

Horticultural Characteristics

Light requirement	full sun - part shade
Soil requirement	moist, humusy
Propagation method	easy to divide  divide spring or fall
USDA Hardiness Zone	4-9

Miscellaneous

Peculiarities/Problems	susceptible to mildew, particularly when water stressed
Uses	middle of border  tea
Comments	attracts bees