Rockin Raspberry Bee Balm is a compact native herbaceous perennial with sturdy compact stems and aromatic serrated dark green foliage. The fringe-like deep raspberry purple 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. Improved resistance to powdery mildew.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Origins:
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Native Hybrid
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Height:
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1.5' - 2'
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Spread:
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1.5' - 2’
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Spacing:
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1.5’
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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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Summer
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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, Butterfly Weed
IMAGES: Haeferl, Klaffer - Kräutergarten - Monarda - 1b, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Patrick Standish, Bee Balm, (3) Carl Lewis, Monarda didyma
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
