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Genus: Monarda Species: didyma Common Name: Beebalm Family: Lamiaceae Order: Lamiales Native: Eastern North America Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 2 to 4 feet Width: 2 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Red, pink, purple, lavender or white Propagation: Seed, stem cutting or division Zone: 4-9 Note: The flower of this rhizomatous, lemon-scented foliage plant attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The Oswego Indians of New York State used the leaves of Beebalm for tea. Oswego tea is another common name for this plant. The foliage is also used in salads. Monitor plant for Japanese bettles, rust, and powdery mildew. Prefers sunny to part shady, moist, well-drained, organic rich soil.