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Bee Balm
Monarda didyma
In the United States:
Native
· also called oswego tea, scarlet bee balm
Native, fragrant, beloved by bees and hummingbirds.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–August |
| Hardiness zones | 4-9 |
| Duration | ~30 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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