Pardon My Purple Bee Balm
Monarda didyma 'Pardon My Purple'
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Pardon My Purple Bee Balm is a dwarf herbaceous perennial with upright stems and aromatic serrated dark green foliage. The full sized fuchsia purple fringe-like flowers blooms in whorls at the top of the thick stems in summer, attracting bees and butterflies. Best bloom in full sun and well-drained soil. Has good resistance to powdery mildew.
Monarda didyma is a native host for several moths, including Gray Marvel and Hermit Sphinx. The flower nectar also attracts other pollinators, bees, butterflies, and the Ruby-Throated hummingbird.
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
0.5' - 1’ |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Root rot can be an issue in poorly-drained soils. Susceptibility to foliar diseases increase if the soil is allowed to dry. Watch for rust.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Trumpet Vine, Coneflower, Butterfly Weed
IMAGE: Photo's by Proven Winners, 'Pardon My Purple' Bee Balm
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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