Bee Balm (Monarda didyma)

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Resistances
Humidity tolerant
Soil pH Preferences
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5), Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade
Uses
Culinary Herb, Medicinal Herb, Cut Flower, Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bloom Size
1"-2"
Flower Color
Red
Flower Time
Late spring or early summer, Summer, Late summer or early fall, Other: Deadhead flowers to prolong bloom period.
Flowers
Showy
Fruit
Other: Tan to brown pods.
Leaves
Deciduous, Fragrant
Life cycle
Perennial
Plant Habit
Herb/Forb
Plant Height
Normally 2 to 3 feet in height but may grow to 6 feet.
Plant Spread
2 to 3 feet
Propagation: Other methods
Cuttings: Stem, Cuttings: Root, Division, Stolons and runners
Propagation: Seeds
Self fertile, Needs specific temperature: 60ºF - 70ºF., Days to germinate: 2 to 4 weeks., Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow, lightly covering with a thin layer of soil.
Detailed Information

Bee Balm (Monarda didyma) is native to **eastern North America**.

Specifically, it’s found in the following regions:

* **Eastern United States:** From southern Canada (Ontario) south to Georgia and west to Minnesota.
* **Appalachian Mountains:** A stronghold for this plant.

So, the most accurate answer is **eastern North America**, with a particular emphasis on the **eastern United States** and the **Appalachian region**.