Bee Balm 'Cambridge Scarlet'
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
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Height: 30 inches
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Spread: 15 inches
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Bloom Time: July to August
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Bloom: scarlet-red pom-poms
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Light: full sun to
part shade
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Soil: best in rich,
moisture-retentive or humusy soils
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Moisture: average,
consistent; soil should not be allowed to dry out
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Use: middle of
perennial border, cottage garden, wild garden, native plant garden, meadow,
naturalized planting or along ponds or streams; attracts hummingbirds,
butterflies and bees; aromatic foliage smells like mint and can be used to
flavor teas; cut flower
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Care: divide clumps
every 3-4 years to prevent overcrowding and provide plants with good air
circulation to help combat powdery mildew; deadhead flowers immediately after
bloom to prevent self-seeding and encourage new bloom
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Concerns: susceptible to powdery mildew
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Native to: genus is native
to eastern North America
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Notes: spreads by
rhizomes and self-seeding; deer and rabbit resistant; tolerates black walnut
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Supplier: donated by Jeannine Johnson
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H060, Pollinator Garden C078
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