Ultra-colorful, wonderfully fragrant, frizzy 1 1/4- to 1 3/4-inch blooms in hot colors light up the midsummer garden! This foolproof Monarda mix boasts scented flowers and foliage, for a dramatic impact in the garden or vase. The blooms of bright red, scarlet, pink, white, purple and salmon are as long-lasting as they are dramatic, heralding the arrival of midsummer to the garden.
Nothing brings in the butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees like Monarda, and these vigorous, bushy 2- to 4-foot plants bloom profusely, with up to 20 long stems per plant. Excellent for cutting! Best in consistently moist soil receiving full sun or afternoon shade, this Bee Balm is a trouble-free joy for garden and vase. An excellent cut flower, they are also a great choice for Northern gardens.
Plant facts:
Hardiness: Hardy
Longevity: Perennial
Growing Condition: Full Sun; Partial Sun; Light Shade
Season: Summer, Autumn
Good For: Deer and Rabbit Resistant; Pollinator Friendly; Medicinal; Tea
Flower: red, scarlet, pink, white, purple and salmon
Foliage: Minty Green
Germination:
Depth: Surface
Sprout Time: 4-8 weeks
Starting Indoors: Sow indoors in pots 8 weeks before planting out. Keep at 70°F or warmer; do not cover seeds, just tightly press into the soil. Keep in cooler conditions after germination, until the plant is large enough to harden off to outside conditions after last frost.
Starting Outdoors: Direct sow after all danger of frost.
When to Set Outside: If planting indoors, plant outside after last frost.