Monarda didyma
Monarda didyma is a gorgeous plant that would suit just about any garden, naturalized or formal. Commonly referred to as scarlet beebalm, M. didyma is an aromatic herbaceous perennial that is well named, for its bright red blossoms are a definitive favorite of bees, not to mention highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.
 
Scarlet beebalm, as with the others in the Monarda family, has a lovely, delicate fragrance that might be described as a minty orange tea. (How’s that for a combination? If you are a fan of Earl Grey tea, this is your plant.) Another benefit of this plant is that it is noted to be juglone-tolerant, and prefers rich, moist soils, so would be a vibrant addition to a garden situated under Black Walnut trees.
 
Monarda didyma is not quite native to New England. We decided to grow and offer this species because it is such an important plant for pollinators and hummingbirds.
 
Fun Fact: Beebalm was originally so named not for its attraction of bees, which it does of course, but because people would crush the leaves and apply the poultice to bee-stings, using the plant of bees as a balm.
 
Plants can be purchased in-person or online (with in-person pick-up).
All online orders will be ready for pick-up 24-72 hours after purchase. You will receive an email to let you know when your order is ready. We kindly ask that you pick-up any orders within one week of purchase.