Upscale® 'Red Velvet' Bee Balm Monarda hybrid
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Features
Large cherry red flowers. The tallest variety in the collection. Newly emerging foliage has a bronze cast. Well-branched stems support a second flush of flowers that extends the length of bloom.
Award WinnerFragrant FlowerFragrant FoliageAttracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:32 InchesSpacing:36 InchesSpread:36 InchesFlower Colors:RedFlower Shade:Cherry redFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:Clump FormingContainer 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 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 PlantingMaintenance Notes:Prefers rich, moist soil and full sun but also grows well in ordinary garden soil and part shade. Provide good air circulation to prevent disease.
Upscale® 'Red Velvet' Monarda hybrid USPPAF, Can PBRAF -
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Award Year Award Plant Trial 2022 Top Performer Michigan State University -
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