Which statement about Monarda didyma is correct?

• A. The common name is garden phlox
• B. It is a hummingbird nectar plant
• C. It is generally found in wetlands
• D. It is an evergreen ground cover

Answer: (B)

This question tests how flowering plants attract pollinators, especially hummingbirds. Monarda didyma, commonly called bee balm or bergamot, has tubular flowers that are rich in nectar. Hummingbirds are drawn to those long, nectar-filled tubes and will readily feed from bee balm blossoms, making it a classic hummingbird nectar plant in gardens.

This plant isn’t garden phlox, which is a different genus with different flower forms. It isn’t typically described as a wetlands plant, since it prefers moist but well-drained soils in sun to light shade rather than true wetland conditions. And it isn’t evergreen ground cover; bee balm is an herbaceous perennial that dies back in winter rather than staying green year-round.