Plant Min Zone: 4a
Plant Max Zone: 8a
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade
Water / Rainfall: Average, High
Soil Quality: Average, Rich
Bloom Season: Summer, Late Summer
Flower Color: Red
Berry / Fruit Color: None
Spring Foliage Color: Green
Summer Foliage Color: Green
Fall Foliage Color: Green, Reddish Green
Evergreen Foliage: No
Winter Interest: Some
Scented Flowers: Yes
Drought Tolerance: Low, Medium
Wet-Feet Tolerance: Medium, High
Humidity Tolerance: Medium
Wind Tolerance: Medium
Poor Soil Tolerance: No Extreme Soils
Height: 2.5' - 3'
Width: 2' - 3'
Growth Rate: Medium, Fast
Service Life: Medium: 3-5 years
Maintenance Need: Medium
Spreading Potential: Medium
Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Perennial to Ground in Early Winter After Hard Freezes: Some Winter Interest.
Plant Grouping Size: Small Grouping of 3-5
Best Side of House: East Exposure, North Exposure
Extreme Planting Locations: Base of Retaining Wall Locations, Resistant to Rabbits
Ornamental Features: Multiple Seasons of Interest, Long Blooming Season, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage
Special Landscape Uses: None
Possible Pest Problems: Foliage Disease, Stem/Crown Disease
Plant Limitations: Aggressive Rhizomes / Runners, Needs Regular Irrigation
Shippable in 2026: YES
***Description for this perennial available with future update!***Monarda ‘Cambridge Scarlet’ / ‘Gardenview Scarlet’ is also known as Red Beebalm / Scarlet Monarda. In Lawrence, KS, either will work, but Gardenview Scarlet offers a small edge in performance due to its improved disease resistance, however, Cambridge Scarlet has slightly larger and more attractive flowers.