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Scarlet Beebalm (Monarda Didyma) are perennial and bloom summer through fall. Scarlet Beebalm attracts bees, hummingbirds, and other nectar-seeking insects. Monarda Didyma thrives in full sun to partial sun and can grow to 4 feet (1.2 meters).

Cover image details: Summer blooms in the garden. Monarda didyma, Scarlet beebalm_© Orest Lyzhechka/123rf.com

Monarda Didyma
Name:Scarlet Beebalm
Binomial Name:Monarda Didyma
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer through Fall
USDA Hardiness:3-8
Size:Can grow to 4 feet (1.2 meters)
Bee Benefits:Nectar and pollen source
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Catnip with happy cat_© sarkao/123rf.com
Nepeta Cataria
Name:Catnip
Binomial Name:Nepeta cataria
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms mid Spring through Fall
USDA Hardiness:3-7
Size:Can grow larger than 24 inches tall and 24 inches wide (60 cm by 60 cm)
Bee Benefits:Nectar and pollen source
Facts:Also attracts butterflies
Use caution! This is an invasive species and may be banned in some states and countries.
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oregano, wild marjoram_© huandi/123rf.com
Origanum Vulgare
Name:Oregano
Binomial Name:Origanum vulgare
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer through Fall
USDA Hardiness:5-10
Size:Can grow taller than 24 inches tall (60 cm)
Bee Benefits:Nectar and pollen source
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Bumblebee pollinatingPerovskia Atriplicifolia, Russian sage_© pryzmat/123rf.com
Perovskia Atriplicifolia
Name:Russian sage
Binomial Name:Perovskia atriplicifolia
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer through Fall
USDA Hardiness:6-9
Size:Can grow to 48 inches tall (121 cm)
Bee Benefits:Nectar and pollen source
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Pink and white Phlox Drummond (Phlox drummondii)_© Alexander Nesterov/123rf.com
Phlox Drummondii
Name:Drummond’s phlox
Binomial Name:Phlox drummondii
Life Cycle:Annual
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil
Bloom Time:Blooms mid-Spring through Summer
USDA Hardiness:2-11
Size:Can grow larger than 12 inches tall and 12 inches wide (30 cm by 30 cm)
Bee Benefits:Nectar and pollen source
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Please note: While we have worked to provide the most accurate information, climate and growing location will impact the size, height, bloom-time, annual/perennial status, and may impact color. We have gathered this data from personal experience, with online resources used for additional clarification. Additional references include google and usda.gov

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