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Cambridge Scarlet Bee Balm
Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet'
Bee Balm
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Fragrant foliage grows in clumps below large red flowers that look like shaggy pom-poms. Weeks of blooms from late summer into fall attract masses of hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Does not tolerate wet winter soils or completely dry soils in summer. Remove spent blooms to prolong the bloom period. Good circulation will help prevent powdery mildew.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Rabbit resistant.
- Fragrant.
- Good for cut flowers.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Grows well in patio containers.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Cambridge Scarlet Bee Balm get?
About 30-36" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Cambridge Scarlet Bee Balm need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Cambridge Scarlet Bee Balm need?
Moderate water use.
Will Cambridge Scarlet Bee Balm grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Cambridge Scarlet Bee Balm deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Cambridge Scarlet Bee Balm in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Cambridge Scarlet Bee Balm wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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