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| _NOTOC__{{Plantbox | | _NOTOC__{{Plantbox |
| | name = ''Monarda didyma'' | | | name = ''Monarda didyma'' |
− | | common_names = <!--- if multiple, list all, if none, leave blank --> | + | | common_names = bee balm <!--- if multiple, list all, if none, leave blank --> |
− | | growth_habit = <!--- tree, shrub, herbaceous, vine, etc --> | + | | growth_habit = herbaceous <!--- tree, shrub, herbaceous, vine, etc --> |
− | | high = <!--- 1m (3 ft) --> | + | | high = 1m <!--- 1m (3 ft) --> |
− | | wide = <!--- 65cm (25 inches) --> | + | | wide = 20cm <!--- 65cm (25 inches) --> |
| | origin = <!--- Mexico, S America, S Europe, garden, etc --> | | | origin = <!--- Mexico, S America, S Europe, garden, etc --> |
| | poisonous = <!--- indicate parts of plants which are known/thought to be poisonous --> | | | poisonous = <!--- indicate parts of plants which are known/thought to be poisonous --> |
− | | lifespan = <!--- perennial, annual, etc --> | + | | lifespan = annual <!--- perennial, annual, etc --> |
| | exposure = <!--- full sun, part-sun, semi-shade, shade, indoors, bright filtered (you may list more than 1) --> | | | exposure = <!--- full sun, part-sun, semi-shade, shade, indoors, bright filtered (you may list more than 1) --> |
− | | water = <!--- frequent, regular, moderate, drought tolerant, let dry then soak --> | + | | water = moderate, does not like to stand in water <!--- frequent, regular, moderate, drought tolerant, let dry then soak --> |
− | | features = <!--- flowers, fragrance, fruit, naturalizes, invasive --> | + | | features = fragrant <!--- flowers, fragrance, fruit, naturalizes, invasive --> |
| | hardiness = <!--- frost sensitive, hardy, 5°C (40°F), etc --> | | | hardiness = <!--- frost sensitive, hardy, 5°C (40°F), etc --> |
| | bloom = <!--- seasons which the plant blooms, if it is grown for its flowers --> | | | bloom = <!--- seasons which the plant blooms, if it is grown for its flowers --> |
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| | image = Monarda-didyma.JPG <!--- Freesia.jpg --> | | | image = Monarda-didyma.JPG <!--- Freesia.jpg --> |
| | image_width = 240px <!--- leave as 240px if horizontal orientation photo, or change to 180px if vertical --> | | | image_width = 240px <!--- leave as 240px if horizontal orientation photo, or change to 180px if vertical --> |
− | | image_caption = <!--- eg. Cultivated freesias --> | + | | image_caption = Monarda didyma <!--- eg. Cultivated freesias --> |
| | regnum = Plantae <!--- Kingdom --> | | | regnum = Plantae <!--- Kingdom --> |
| | divisio = Magnoliophyta <!--- Phylum --> | | | divisio = Magnoliophyta <!--- Phylum --> |
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| | cultivar = | | | cultivar = |
| }} | | }} |
− | {{edit-desc}}<!--- Type GENERAL genus/plant description below this line, then delete this entire line --> | + | {{This plant provides flavor and scent with its leaves and flowers. The Earl Grey tea is scented with this plant. }}<!--- Type GENERAL genus/plant description below this line, then delete this entire line --> |
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| ==Cultivation== | | ==Cultivation== |
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| ===Pests and diseases=== | | ===Pests and diseases=== |
− | {{edit-pests}}<!--- Type pest/disease info below this line, then delete this entire line --> | + | {{Very sensitive to mold. Do not overwater.}}<!--- Type pest/disease info below this line, then delete this entire line --> |
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| ==Species== | | ==Species== |