'Pardon My Lavender' Bee Balm Monarda didyma
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This variety is no longer available from Proven Winners®. Alternatives include: 'Pardon My Lavender II'.
Tuck this sweet and petite perennial into the front of your flower border where it will create a colorful edge of light lavender pink flowers in high summer. Butterflies adore it!
Fragrant FlowerFragrant FoliageAttracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:14 - 18 InchesSpacing:10 - 12 InchesSpread:10 - 12 InchesFlower Colors:PinkFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:Lavender pinkFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Mid SummerBloom Time:Late SummerHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:Best used in landscapes
Maintenance Notes:Prefers rich, moist soil and full sun but also grows well in ordinary garden soil and part shade. This hardy selection is mildew resistant.
Fun Facts:Growing bee balm near tomatoes in the garden is said to improve the health and flavor of the tomatoes.
Monarda is the natural source of the antiseptic Thymol, the primary active ingredient in some kinds of mouthwash.
Monarda didyma has a long history of being used by some tribes of Native Americans as a medicinal plant to cure skin infections, minor wounds and even excessive cases of gas.
'Pardon My Lavender' Monarda didyma USPP 34,131, Can 5,567 -
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