Bee Balm, Panorama Red

(Monarda didyma) Perennial zones 3-9. Profusions of scarlet blooms will beckon pollinators and other beneficial bugs to the garden. Perennial plants reach 30 inches tall and form clumps that will return each year with gusto. The plants will typically bloom in their second year and can be divided in year 3 to 4 for an endless supply of this potent pollinator magnet. Also makes an excellent tea.

• Sun: 6-12 hrs
• Sprouts in 14-21 days
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Ideal Temperature: 60-90 F
• Plant Spacing: 12 " apart
• Frost Hardy: YES
• Monarda didyma

Growing Tips: Perennial zones 4-9. Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost. Surface sow and keep moist. Light aids in germination.