Monarda Bee Balm "Balmy"
$17.99 / 1G
| Monarda didyma 'Balbalmac' PP26,594 | |
| Bee Balm Balmy Lilac | |
| Mondarda didyma 'Balbalmac', also known as Bee Balm Balmy Lilac, this perennial is a border favorite with its compact habit with striking rich colored lilac blooms throughout the summer. Best mildew resistance on the market today. The fragrant foliage is a favorite among butterflies and hummingbirds. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Monarda didyma 'Balbalmac' PP26,594 Common Name: Bee Balm Balmy Lilac Features: Compact, Fragrant, Good Cut Flowers, Heat Tolerant, Native to North America Bloom Time: Spring - Summer Light Requirements: Full Sun -Partial Sun Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds Resists Deer, Resists Rabbits, Resists Mildew Mature Plant Size: 10 - 12 inches Zone 4 - 9 | |
| Divide and/or transplant in November using Rock Phosphate fertilizer. Cut flowers and foliage to within 2" of soil and add to compost pile. Feed with Flowertone in March. Spray with All-season Oil in May for insect control. Deep-soak with Vitamin B-1 fertilizer every 2 weeks for first 2 summers. Re-mulch in June and January | |
| Attractive accent, bedding, or container plant | |
| Moist and well drained soil | |
| Use for cut flowers | |
| July and August | |
| Pink lavender | |
| 15-18" | |
| 18" | |
| Upright | |
| Fast | |
| Full Sun-Partial Sun | |
| -30 to -20 deg. F | |
| Water regularly as needed | |
| Aromatic mint-like foliage | |
| Perennial |
