Scientific Name: Monarda didyma
Common Name: Bee Balm, Bergamot
Hardiness Zone: 4a - 8b
Hardiness Degree: -30°F (-34.4°C)
Blooming Season: Summer
Plant Habit: Columnar, Upright
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Fragrant Flowers, Scented Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Once a month
Spacing: 18 - 36" (46 - 91cm)
Height: 14 - 24" (36 - 61cm)
Width: 16 - 32" (41 - 81cm)
Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun
General Information: Butterflies can’t resist the vibrant flowers of this Summer-blooming perennial.
Strong stems lined with dark green, mildew-resistant leaves form a mid-sized clump that is perfect for the middle of the border.
Try cutting a few blossoms for fresh bouquets.
Well-suited to the middle of the flower border. All colors in this series are similar in size, bloom time and vigor, making them easy for growers to schedule. These vigorous cultivars will fill out a container nicely with their dark green, mildew-resistant foliage, but won’t overrun the garden.
Pastel pink flowers form a carpet of blossoms that completely cover the foliage.
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