Photo by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet'
Also Known As
- Monarda didyma 'Cambridge Scarlet'
- Cambridge Scarlet Bee Balm
Plant type
perennial, herb
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 1'-4'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet' plant details
Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet'
- Plant type: perennial herb
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet'
Gardening facts about Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet' plant
How to Grow Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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