Bee Balm 'Gardenview Scarlet' (Monarda didyma): Classic Scarlet Cultivar

Bee Balm 'Gardenview Scarlet': Reliable Red for the Border

Bee balm 'Gardenview Scarlet' (Monarda didyma 'Gardenview Scarlet') is a classic cultivar with bright scarlet-red flowers and good garden performance. It grows 3–4 feet tall with the characteristic shaggy flower heads and aromatic foliage.

Botanical Profile

A selection of the native species. The flower color is a clear, bright scarlet. It may be more susceptible to powdery mildew than newer resistant cultivars; provide good air circulation.

Garden Uses

• Hummingbird attractor: Scarlet flowers are a beacon.
• Cut flowers: Classic bee balm form.
• Herbal tea: Leaves and flowers for bergamot tea.
• Cottage garden: Traditional choice for informal borders.

Full sun to part shade, moist, rich soil. Divide every 3–4 years. Deadhead for rebloom. Monitor for mildew. Hardy in USDA zones 4–9.