MONARDA didyma (Bee Balm) Zone 4
Bee Balm is a traditional favourite for the perennial border, with a striking display of richly-coloured flowers through the summer months. Foliage is delightfully fragrant. Powdery mildew may be a problem in summer. A favourite of both butterflies and hummingbirds. Bee Balm spreads quickly: reduce clump size in early spring. Garden selections all have been bred from native North American wildflower species. Good heat tolerance. Flowers are edibleThis petite selection grows vigorously to form a bushy, compact clump of attractive, aromatic, deep green, glossy foliage. Very mildew resistant.
Tuck this sweet and petite perennial into the front of your flower border where it will create a colourful edge of fuchsia purple flowers in high summer. Butterflies adore it!
Pardon My Lavender Proven Winner Variety! Sold in Proven Winner pots. Sets full-size flowers on ultra-compact plants. Measuring 2½ to 3 inches wide, these light lavender pink blooms are magnets for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Mildew tolerance. Lavender Green July-August 10-12” high 12” spread
Pardon My Pink Proven Winner Variety! Sold in Proven Winner pots. Sets full-size flowers on ultra-compact plants. Measuring 2½ to 3 inches wide, these brilliant pink blooms are magnets for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Mildew tolerance. Pink Green July-August 10-12” high 12” spread
Pardon My Purple Lavender-Purple Green July-August 10-12” high 12” spread
Sugar Buzz™ Grape Gumball Monarda Monarda 'Grape Gumball' PPAF Mounding perennial produces multitudes of vibrant magenta blooms on sturdy flower stalks above minty foliage. Attractive to hummingbirds and many pollinators, yet unfavored by deer. Great in mixed borders. Propagation prohibited.
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