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Monarda didyma 'Snow Queen'
Snow Queen Bee Balm, Oswego Tea
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Description
The Bee Balm prefers moist to wet soil and either filtered or full sun. Hummingbirds love to visit its scarlet red blossoms in June and July. This vigorous plant will usually grow to 3', sometimes as tall as 6' in ideal conditions. -Holland WIldflower Farm
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.