Colleen: Monarda is the Latin name -- Monarda didyma is more commonly known as Scarlet Beebalm, Monarda fistulosa is better known as the purple Wild Bergamot.
I haven't seen monarda in a long time - thanks for these shots, and for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/07/world-war-ii-memorial-washington-dc.html
Alice: None in your area, I take it? Too bad -- the bees and butterflies love it.
Jeanna: Yes, the monarda does do fairly well during these hotter summer months. The purple variety especially will bloom into September if it is warm enough.
It's that Monarda time of year, isn't it? It's so fun to watch the pollinators enjoying them. :)
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ReplyDeleteI have a big cropping of these in my yard...bee balm, aka as bergamont. I'm not familiar with the name Monarda.
ReplyDeleteColleen: Monarda is the Latin name -- Monarda didyma is more commonly known as Scarlet Beebalm, Monarda fistulosa is better known as the purple Wild Bergamot.
ReplyDeleteI don't recognize it at all.
ReplyDeleteI love the name, they must love this insufferable weather because they look divine.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen monarda in a long time - thanks for these shots, and for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/07/world-war-ii-memorial-washington-dc.html
ReplyDeleteAlice: None in your area, I take it? Too bad -- the bees and butterflies love it.
ReplyDeleteJeanna: Yes, the monarda does do fairly well during these hotter summer months. The purple variety especially will bloom into September if it is warm enough.
Sue: Glad I could offer you a glimpse of them! :)