- Name
- Bee Balm
- Common Names
- Scarlet Bee Balm, Bergamot
- Scientific Name
- Monarda spp
- Family
- Lamiaceae (mint family)
- Description
- An aromatic herbaceous perennial plant, native to Eastern North America; grows 2- 4 feet high; on branched, hairy, square stems
- Leaves
- 3-6 inch long lance-shaped to ovate fragrant leaves with serrated margins and reddish veins. Undersides have spreading hairs. Leaves have a minty aroma when crushed.
- Flowers
- The scarlet flowers (Monarda didyma) are in a compact rounded 2-4 inch head, usually single and terminal.
- Bloom Time
- May-September
- Pollen Source
- poor
- Nectar Source
- fair
- Pollen Color
- white
- Native to NC
- Yes
