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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 10 -12 inches
Plant Spread: 10 - 12 inches
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Other: Deep fuchsia to grape-purple
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Uses: Medicinal Herb
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Root
Division
Pollinators: Bees
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP22,170 (2011); CPBR5101
Parentage: ACrade x AChall

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Common names
  • Bee Balm
  • Beebalm

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Location: my garden, UT
Date: 2016-06-20
Uploaded by stilldew

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
  • Uploaded by Joy

Date: 2013-06-30

Date: 2013-06-30
Bloom just starting to open.
Comments:
  • Posted by stilldew (Southeast NE - Zone 5b) on Jul 1, 2013 11:00 AM concerning plant:
    Short compact monarda with large flowers.
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