Monarda Balmy™ Purple

Balmy™ Series Bee Balm, Bergamot, Oswego Tea

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Fast Growing and Rugged

Relatively large flowers for its compact habit. The tubular petals of Monarda Balmy Purple form spiky whorled violet-purple blossoms over tight, well-branched foliage. 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.

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Code MOBP

Patent #25,561 'Balbalmurp'

Plant Type Perennials

Species didyma

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

Soil Type Normal, Clay

Water Needs High

Sold In Plantable Pots

Special Features

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

Planting Sites

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. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

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.