Word Trix: Wordless Wednesday 226: Monarda

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Monarda, or scarlet bee balm

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Beth @ PlantPostings said...: It's that Monarda time of year, isn't it? It's so fun to watch the pollinators enjoying them. :); Wednesday, July 20, 2016 9:00:00 PM
Heather said...: Indeed...; Thursday, July 21, 2016 9:08:00 AM
colleen said...: I have a big cropping of these in my yard...bee balm, aka as bergamont. I'm not familiar with the name Monarda.; Thursday, July 21, 2016 10:14:00 AM
Heather said...: 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.; Thursday, July 21, 2016 10:27:00 AM
Alice Audrey said...: I don't recognize it at all.; Thursday, July 21, 2016 5:21:00 PM
Jeanna said...: I love the name, they must love this insufferable weather because they look divine.; Friday, July 22, 2016 2:14:00 AM
NCSue said...: 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; Friday, July 22, 2016 4:21:00 AM
Heather said...: 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.

Sue: Glad I could offer you a glimpse of them! :); Friday, July 22, 2016 8:47:00 AM