species 19,118 observations
Scarlet Beebalm
Monarda didyma
Field notes
Supports All
127
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Hermit Sphinx, Gray Marvel Moth, Raspberry Pyrausta Moth, Stalk Borer Moth
4
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Beebalm Shortface, Protandrena abdominalis, Bee Balm Fairy Bee
3
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Hummingbird Clearwing
120
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist Wet
- Water use
- Medium
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Black walnut Insect pests Rabbits Wet soil
- Habit
- Clumping
- Plant type
- Wildflower Edible Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.