Monarda didyma 'Snow Queen'

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Snow Queen Bee Balm, Oswego Tea

 
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Description

The Bee Balm prefers moist to wet soil and either filtered or full sun. Hummingbirds love to visit its scarlet red blossoms in June and July. This vigorous plant will usually grow to 3', sometimes as tall as 6' in ideal conditions. -Holland WIldflower Farm

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial, Wildflower

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border

 

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.