Beebalm Seeds – Scarlet

Beebalm ‘Scarlet’ is a vibrant, aromatic perennial prized for its brilliant red blooms and ability to attract pollinators like hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Known for its striking color and minty fragrance, this variety adds a bold splash to any garden border or wildflower area. Beebalm thrives in sunny locations with moist, well-drained soil and provides long-lasting summer color. Its lush, aromatic foliage and eye-catching blooms make it a favorite for cottage gardens, native landscapes, and pollinator-friendly planting.

Features:

• Produces bright scarlet-red flowers with distinctive tubular petals.

• Highly attractive to hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.

• Fragrant foliage with a refreshing, mint-like scent.

• Excellent for borders, perennial beds, and naturalized gardens.

• Deer-resistant and low maintenance once established.

• Long blooming period from mid to late summer.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Monarda didyma ‘Scarlet’

• Common Name (US): Beebalm

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Bloom Color: Scarlet Red

• Bloom Time: Mid to Late Summer

• Plant Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)

• Spread: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Type: Moist, rich, well-drained soil

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; prefers consistent watering

• Germination Time: 10–14 days

• Sowing Method: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger passes

• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

• Growing Season: Spring to Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 4–5: May to June

  • Zones 6–7: April to May

  • Zones 8–9: February to April

• Use: Pollinator gardens, perennial borders, herb gardens, and cut flower arrangements