Botanical Name: Monarda fistulosa
Height: about 1 m
Season of bloom: July
Growing Conditions: Full sun to part sun. Lean, well-drained soil.
Wildlife benefits: Visited by many pollinators, including hummingbird clearwing moths..
From Ottawa Valley or eastern Ontario sources: Yes
Remarks: Easy and showy — should be in every meadow.
Similar species: Beebalm
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