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As with Echinacea, the hybridizers have been working with the Bee Balms. New colors have been created, each one offering us even more of these treasured American classics.
About the Monardas This is a hybrid of the famous American wildflower with the bright red crown-shaped flowers, a description of the large scarlet blooms everyone and every hummingbird loves.
There are other species, but our famous Monarda or Bee Balm is native from the far north all the way south to Georgia, it was first discovered by world famous plant explorer John Bartram during the colonial era. Since its a member of the mint family with fragrant foliage, Bee Balm was always a medicinal plant of the native Americans, and today adds wonderful color to perennial gardens and wildflower meadows. Its a strong-growing perennial that likes moisture, and will grow in sun or partial shade.
As with all Bee Balms, the bloom begins in mid-summer, and if you cut off spent flowers for about three weeks, you'll extend the blooming into fall.
| SKU | 7MON |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Bee Balm |
| Botanical Name | Monarda |
| Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Mature Height | 24-36" tall |
| Estimated Mature Spread | 18-24" wide |
| Bloom Time | Mid to late summer |
| Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
| Ships As | Potted Plant |
| Native | Yes |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
| Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Clay Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Average, Well Draining |
| Advantages | Deer Resistant, Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Bee Friendly, Fragrant, Cut Flowers, Native |
| Neonicotinoid-Free | Yes - Learn More |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsAmerican MeadowsBee Balm Blue Stocking
(based on 10 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Accurate instructions (5)
- Healthy (3)
- Reliable growth (3)
Cons
No Cons
Best Uses
- Garden (4)
- Outdoors (4)
- Large areas (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid gardener (7)
- Primary use:
- Personal (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
Newly arrived
The packaging for the plants was amazing. The live plants arrived in planting shape like I had bought them locally instead of on line, and they were a good size too. I was...Read complete review
The packaging for the plants was amazing. The live plants arrived in planting shape like I had bought them locally instead of on line, and they were a good size too. I was able to put them right into the ground without having to pre-pot them up to get some root growth to them.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Disappointed
South Georgia. After 5 months, the plants are quite small and never bloomed. They did grow more stems and seem healthy enough.
South Georgia. After 5 months, the plants are quite small and never bloomed. They did grow more stems and seem healthy enough.
Reviewed by 10 customers
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Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Healthy
- Versatile
Cons
- Pests & Disease
- The plant in my garden got some powdery mildew
Best Uses
- Garden
- Outdoors
Comments about American Meadows Bee Balm Blue Stocking:
I used a grouping of three plants as an anchor at one corner of my new garden. I've ordered another set of three to anchor the other corner. I have a very busy bee garden!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
Cons
- Small In Size
- Unattractive
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Bee Balm Blue Stocking:
South Georgia. After 5 months, the plants are quite small and never bloomed. They did grow more stems and seem healthy enough.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Healthy
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
- Outdoors
Comments about American Meadows Bee Balm Blue Stocking:
Has established itself pretty well
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
- Outdoors
Comments about American Meadows Bee Balm Blue Stocking:
Healthy plants arrived.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Fragrant
- Great For Butterflies
- Reliable Growth
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Areas
- Raised Beds
Comments about American Meadows Bee Balm Blue Stocking:
Great for my Humming Bird Garden
Pros
- Low Maintenance
- Reliable Growth
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Bee Balm Blue Stocking:
Beautiful and fast growing. it grew to 4ft in the first year and bloomed profusely.
It did split near the end of the season so some staking may be required until it fills in heavier.
Pros
Cons
- Didn't grow at all
Best Uses
- Large Areas
Comments about American Meadows Bee Balm Blue Stocking:
I ordered four plants, of which three of them are doing just great. However, the fourth plant that was sent to me was so disappointing, as they were just tiny strands of the root. It didn't do anything at all. After contacting your website, they put me on the list to receive this plant in the spring. I guess my best comments will be after I receive the new plant. As far as the other ones go,, am very pleased with them and look forward to seeing what they will do next summer.
Pros
- Low Maintenance
- Pest Resistant
- Reliable Growth
Cons
- No bloom first year
Best Uses
- Large Areas
Comments about American Meadows Bee Balm Blue Stocking:
I got these plants for a trouble part of the garden. Nothing seems to grow well, I have tried everything, but plants just seem to have a tough time growing there. I currently have a hodpoge of plant's growing to see what does best. I bought both the Bee Balm plant and the Heuchera Melting Fire from here. Both are doing great and look like they will thrive in this area. The Bee Balm did not bloom this year but looks healthy and is at least 30" tall, I will expect it to bloom next year. The Heuchera had a rough go at fist, but came back and looks great, both plant seem to be very hardy and adaptable. My plane for next year is to buy more of both, and plant where the other plants have failed.
Pros
- Fragrant
- Long Bloom Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Border Control
Comments about American Meadows Bee Balm Blue Stocking:
Plant was small but growing. The blooms (3) were very pretty. I look forward to next year.
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Hardy
- Healthy
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
- Outdoors
Comments about American Meadows Bee Balm Blue Stocking:
The packaging for the plants was amazing. The live plants arrived in planting shape like I had bought them locally instead of on line, and they were a good size too. I was able to put them right into the ground without having to pre-pot them up to get some root growth to them.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
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Merchant response: We sincerely apologize that the Bee Balm Blue Stocking did not meet your expectations. Perennial plants such as this one spend their first year establishing their roots and foliage, and tend not to get to their full size until the second season. They also don't typically flower until their second season, but it is a very good sign that are putting up healthy foliage. We are committed to our customers success and stand behind all of our products with our one year, 100% guarantee, so please contact us if your plants don't continue to thrive in the next year. Happy Gardening!