Monarda 'CAMBRIDGE SCARLET' monarda, beebalm
Symbivit Tric (arbuscular)
Symbivit (arbuscular)Monarda
Beebalm (monarda) is a summer-flowering plant from North America. There are about 15 species including both perennials and annuals, all of which come mostly from open and dry places like prairies. It belongs to the longest flowering plants of summer and its aromatic leaves would be used as a cheap substitute of bergamot for famous Earl Grey tea. We specialize solely in perennial monardas, mostly monarda didyma and monarda fistulosa and their hybrids.
Beebalm (monarda) is a summer-flowering perennial from North America. In July it makes 70-90 cm tall stems with strappy flowers. Cambridge Scarlet is a variety with brilliant red flowers with a few burgundy red leaves underneath. Other leaves are mid green and appear from the ground along the stem. They release a lovely bergamot-like fragrance, similar to what Earl Grey tea is famous for. Moreover the flowers are edible so you can use them for decorating salads or summer sundaes.
Last update 04-06-2012
Monarda grows reliably in almost any well-drained, medium fertile soil, preferably in full sun. If forms dense clumps and remains healthy unless overwatered – then foliage may be prone to powdery mildew. Hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4).
