A.k.a. red bee balm. A more robust Monarda than the better known wild bee balm, with larger flowers. Petals are a striking bright red, and a colony in bloom is an absolute show stopper! Will spread steadily by rhizomes. As a mint, it is rarely bothered by browsers.

Light: Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic

Soil Type: Loam

Height: 2’-3’

Bloom Color: Red

Bloom Time: Jun-Aug

Root Type: Rhizome

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract hummingbirds, large butterflies, and bumblebees. Hosts moths such as the hermit sphinx and grey marvel. Foliage is strongly flavored and rarely browsed.