Bee Balm Balmy™ Purple
Monarda ‘Balmy Purple’
Patented Plant PP#25,56: Propagation Restrictions Apply
Characteristics
- Type: Perennial
- Zone: 4 to 9
- Height: 10” to 12”
- Spread:
- Bloom Time: Spring to late Summer
- Bloom: Purple
- Sun: Full Sun to Part Sun
- Water: Medium
- Maintenance: Low
- Attracts: Bees, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
- Tolerates: Deer & Rabbits
Culture
Bee Balm Balmy™ Purple is a delightful perennial that adds a burst of color to your garden. Bee Balm Balmy™ Purple produces bright purple flowers in dense, globular terminal heads. It grows up to 10-12 inches tall (25-30 cm) and spreads 8-10 inches wide (20-25 cm). The dark green leaves are aromatic and remain attractive even when not in bloom. Bee Balm Balmy™ Purple blooms for weeks, starting from late spring and continuing through summer. The flowers attract scores of butterflies and hummingbirds. It performs best in full sun or partial shade. Moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil is ideal. This dwarf variety enjoys good mildew resistance. Providing good air circulation helps combat powdery mildew.
Noteworthy Characteristics
The flowers of Bee Balm Balmy™ Purple are borne in dense, globular terminal heads. They rest upon a whorl of decorative bracts and attract scores of butterflies and hummingbirds. The plant grows in clumps of upright stems, reaching up to 10-12 inches tall and spreading 8-10 inches wide. Even when not in bloom, its dark green leaves remain attractive. Bee Balm flowers attract streams of butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators. Deer and rabbits tend to avoid this plant.
Problems
No Serious insect or disease problems.
Garden Uses
Bee Balm Balmy™ Purple is a striking addition to informal borders. It is terrific for massing or as an accent plant. Excellent for floral arrangements.