100 Seeds Fireball Bee Balm Monarda Didyma Perennial Red Blooms Hummingbird Butterfly Pollinator

Fireball Bee Balm (Monarda didyma) is a compact perennial that produces striking clusters of scarlet-red tubular flowers above aromatic, deep green foliage. Its nectar-rich blooms appear from midsummer to early fall, making it a lively addition to sunny borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized pollinator areas.

This versatile plant thrives in evenly moist, well-drained soil and can be used to create colorful cut-flower arrangements or to add vertical interest. The fragrant leaves are often enjoyed in herbal teas, while the flowers themselves invite a steady stream of bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies to the landscape.

Species: Monarda didyma
Variety: Fireball
Type: Perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining
Zones: 4-9
Germination: Surface sow; light required; keep soil consistently moist
Sowing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow in fall
Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
Notes: Fragrant foliage; red blooms; attracts pollinators; self-seeds lightly