Botanical profile
Monarda didyma 'Fireball'
Latin name
Monarda 'Fireball' (didy.)
Common name
Monarda 'Fireball'
Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae
A small-sized bee balm with beautiful scarlet-red flowers and aromatic, glossy green foliage. Disease-resistant. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and the eye. A delight for the senses.
Pets
Pollinators
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Repellent
Deer
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Fertilization
Soil type
Well drained
Minimum temperature
'-35°C
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
July-August
Flower color
Red
Foliage color
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
24 inches (61 cm)
Width
18 inches (45.5 cm)
Growth rate
Fast
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