Pardon My Cerise Bee Balm

Monarda didyma 'Pardon My Cerise'

Pardon My Cerise Bee Balm is a dwarf herbaceous  perennial with upright stems and aromatic serrated dark green foliage.  The full sized dark cherry pink 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.  

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 Cerise' Bee Balm

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.