Scarlet Beebalm is a native wildflower of moist mountain stream corridors in the Appalachians, producing shaggy, brilliant red flower heads with brightly colored bracts. Its tubular flowers are specially adapted for ruby-throated hummingbirds and long-tongued native bees. The leaves emit a strong oregano-like fragrance and were used to make Oswego tea.
Best time to see a Scarlet Beebalm
The best time to see a Scarlet Beebalm is July, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 5,838 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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