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Scarlet beebalm is native to parts of the Midwest and the south. It has escaped from gardens, and is occasionally found in the wild in Connecticut.

• Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)
• Habitat: wet meadows, thickets, streambanks
• Height: 2 to 3 feet
• Flower size: 1-1/2 inch long
• Flower color: magenta or red
• Flowering time: June to August
• Origin: Midwestern US