Pardon My Lavender 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 TONS of other pollinators such as, bees, butterflies, and the Ruby-Throated hummingbird.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Origins:
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Eastern N. America; GA Native
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Height:
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1' - 1.5'
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Spread:
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0.5' - 1’
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Spacing:
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1’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Purple
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Season of Interest:
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Summer
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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,
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
