Plant · GBIF taxon 5341407
Scarlet Beebalm
Monarda didymaAlso known as Crimson Beebalm, Oswego Tea, Scarlet Monarda, Bergamot
Scarlet Beebalm produces striking clusters of tubelike, bright red flowers atop square stems, making it a standout along moist streambanks and woodland edges. Its crushed leaves yield a refreshing citrus-mint scent that historically inspired herbal beverages. Deep floral tubes evolved to attract ruby-throated hummingbirds, which serve as primary pollinators during midsummer blooms.
FloweringAromaticAttracts Hummingbirds
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Soil Nutrients
- Water
Predators
- White-tailed Deer
- Herbivorous Insects
- Slugs
ThreatsHabitat loss, powdery mildew, climate change
HabitatsMoist woodlands, stream banks, thickets, wet meadows
Life spanPerennial
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyLamiaceae
- SpeciesMonarda didyma
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Observation: Gently brush against leaves to release a distinct citrusy mint aroma.
- Gardening: Plant in full sun to partial shade with moist, rich soil for best growth.
- Wildlife Viewing: Watch quietly during midsummer to spot visiting hummingbirds.
Pollinator jeffreyw / CC BY 2.0 · cc-by
Pollinator "Eastern Tiger Swallowtail" by ShenandoahNPS is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0. To view the terms, visit https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/. · cc0
Close Relative (c) tzeducation, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by tzeducation · cc-by
Close Relative no rights reserved, uploaded by Becky Dill · cc0
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