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Description:

Eastern beebalm does best in a free draining, sunny location. Its pale lilac flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds. This is a native species to the eastern United States.

Pot size: 3.5 in deep and 2 quart

Monarda bradburiana

Details:

  • Common name: Eastern beebalm

  • Family: Lamiaceae

  • Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial

  • Zone: 5-8

  • Flower Color: Light pink/purple

  • Flowering Time: Late Spring

  • Native Range: South, Central US

  • Soil: Dry-medium moisture

  • Light: Full sun-part shade

  • Height: 1-2 ft

  • Wide: 1-2 ft

Monarda ‘Gardenview Scarlet’ (Bee balm)

Description:

‘Gardenveiw Scarlet’ is a bee balm that shows excellent mildew resistance. It forms a spreading clump, without being invasive. It blooms with deep red flowers over several weeks from mid to late summer. Bee balms are a favorite of humminbirds.

Pot size: 3.5 in deep and 2 quart

Details:

  • Family: Lamiaceae

  • Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial

  • Zone: 4-9

  • Flower Color: Purple

  • Flowering Time: Summer (Mid-Late)

  • Native Range: North American Hybrid

  • Soil: Moist, but well drained

  • Light: Full sun-partial sun

  • Height: 2-3 feet tall

  • Width: 1-2 feet tall

Monarda ‘Purple Rooster’ (Bee balm)

Description:

Purple Rooster is a bee balm that shows excellent mildew resistance. It forms a spreading clump, without being invasive. It blooms royal purple flowers over several weeks from mid to late summer. Bee balms are a favorite of humminbirds

Pot size: 3.5 in deep and 2 quart

Details:

  • Family: Lamiaceae

  • Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial

  • Zone: 4-9

  • Flower Color: Purple

  • Flowering Time: Summer (Mid-Late)

  • Native Range: North American Hybrid

  • Soil: Moist, but well drained

  • Light: Full sun-partial sun

  • Height: 2-3 feet tall

  • Width: 1-2 feet tall