(10-12" tall x 12-15" wide) Loved by bees, hummingbirds, and pollinators, 'Balmy™ Purple' Bee Balm blooms from late spring to mid-summer, dazzling all with its signature shaggy-topped flowers in vibrant magenta-purple. This dwarf variety has a more compact size and shape than its cousins, while boasting the same large flowers that resemble a burst of fireworks. In contrast to most Bee Balms, 'Balmy™ Purple' Bee Balm can command center stage all season long thanks to its resistance to powdery mildew, a foliar disease that discolors the leaves of many other Bee Balm (Monarda) varieties. A dwarf variety, this Bee Balm fits in nicely with mixed plantings, and will readily naturalize to form a beautiful swath of color. Cut plenty of the fragrant blooms to add color and fragrance to bouquets — cutting stems and deadheading both encourage repeat bloom. Plant in full sun to part shade and average to moist soil. Adaptable and easy to grow, it is resistant to deer and rabbits and is hardy in zones 4-9.
More InformationSKU | AM018893 |
Item Package Size | Plant - 3" Pot |
Common Name | Balmy™ Purple Bee Balm PP#25561 |
Botanical Name | Monarda Balmy™ Purple PP#25561 |
Patent Number | PP#25561 |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color | Purple |
Flower Size | 2-3" flowers |
Mature Height | 10-12" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 12-15" wide |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Bloom Time | Late spring to mid summer |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Green lance shaped foliage. |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Moist/Wet Soil |
Soil Moisture | Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers, Plants For Small Spaces |
Additional Information | Dwarf variety. Mildew resistance. Deadhead to encourage new flowers. |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Item Unit | Plant |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |