Monarda didyma Balmy™ Lilac

Balmy™ Series

Bee Balm, Bergamot, Oswego Tea

$15.95 ea. (3+ discount) $15.50 ea.

In stock for Spring 2020

Plant Code: MOBL

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Smoky lilac, nectar-rich blossoms are indispensable in pollinator gardens. Butterflies, bees and hummingbirds will come in droves. A carefree, strong grower; give it plenty of room to stretch.

From the Balmy™ Series, they extend the Monarda season with earlier flowering. Abundant bold-colored flowers. Tops for mildew resistance. A member of the mint family, it is native to North America. A fast-growing, rugged perennial!

Details

Type:	Perennials
Height:	Short 10-12"
Spacing:	Plant 12-14" apart
Bloom Time:	Late Spring to Mid-Summer
Sun-Shade:	Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Zones:	4-9 Find Your Zone
Soil Condition:	Normal, Clay
Flower:	Purple
Accent:	Purple
Patent:	#26,594 'Balbalmac'
Pot Size:	3.5" square x 4" deep

Features to Note

Beneficial for Pollinators
Attracts Butterflies
Good for Cut Flowers
Deer Resistant
Attracts Hummingbirds
Long-Blooming
Rabbit Resistant
Wet Site Tolerant

Monarda General Information

Monarda are very attractive to Bees, Butterflies and Hummingbirds. With both fragrant foliage and colorful flowers, Bee Balm is ideal for making potpourri or herbal wreaths. Strong grower in the North, can be overpowering in Southern gardens so allow plenty of space. Erect stems support uniquely shaped flowers. All of our varieties have good to excellent mildew resistance. When crushed the foliage will release a spicy fragrance and the leaves can be used to make delightful teas.

Monarda Plant Care

Easy to grow. Divide spring or fall every 3-4 years. Thinning stems out to increase air circulation will further help prevent powdery mildew, as will keeping plants watered during dry spells. Foliage can be cut back after flowering to encourage fresh new leaves and possible late fall rebloom.