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    • Photo of Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet' flower 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

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    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

    Brilliant scarlet red, 30" tall. A newer mildew resistant variety. Zone 4-9

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    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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    Monarda 'Raspberry Wine'

    aka Monarda didyma 'Raspberry Wine', Oswego Tea, Raspberry Wine Bee Balm

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 36"-48"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Monarda 'Raspberry Wine' flower by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens
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    Monarda 'Prairie Gypsy'

    aka Prairie Gypsy Bee Balm

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-40"

    Width: 18"-48"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Monarda 'Prairie Gypsy' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Monarda 'Marshall's Delight'

    aka Bee Balm, Bergamot, Horsemint, Oswego Tea

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-28"

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Monarda 'Marshall's Delight' flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Monarda 'Jacob Cline'

    aka Monarda didyma 'Jacob Kline', Bee Balm, Bergamot, Horsemint, Jacob Kline Bee Balm, Oswego Tea

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Monarda 'Jacob Cline' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Monarda fistulosa

    aka Bee Balm, Wild Bergamont

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Monarda fistulosa close-up, flower by Hardyplants
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