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Scarlet Bee Balm growing in a garden

How to grow scarlet bee balm

Monarda didyma

When to plant scarlet bee balm

Prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun but tolerates some shade. Space plants 12 to 36 inches apart, choosing a site with good air circulation to reduce powdery mildew.

Scarlet Bee Balm is timed by season rather than your frost dates, so the planting calendar does not generate ZIP-specific dates for it. Check the cited sources below to fine-tune for your area.

Growing conditions

Lifecycle
Perennial
Spacing
12 to 36 in apart
Sun
Full sun
Soil pH
6 to 8

Sources

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