Flora of Pennsylvania

Monarda

Monarda beebalm

Beebalms are erect, clump-forming perennials with showy flowers aggregated into head-like clusters in the axils of the upper leaves or terminal on the branches.

Genus Monarda is named after Nicholas Monardes (1493-1588), physician and botanist of Seville.

Monarda clinopodia (basil beebalm)
Monarda clinopodia (basil beebalm) Plant is native to PA

Basil beebalm is similar in form to the other …

Monarda didyma (scarlet beebalm)
Monarda didyma (scarlet beebalm) Plant is native to PA

This native perennial wildflower is one of the …

Monarda fistulosa (wild bergamot)
Monarda fistulosa (wild bergamot) Plant is native to PA

Wild bergamot is a colorful herbaceous perennial …

Monarda punctata (spotted beebalm)
Monarda punctata (spotted beebalm) Plant is native to PA

Spotted beebalm is a short-lived perennial native …

Monarda beebalm

Monarda gallery
Common Names
beebalm bergamot horsemint