1-gallon Monardia 'Pardon My Purple' Bee Balm is a fragrant, mildew-resistant plant with dark fuchsia-purple flowers that bloom in mid-late summer. It grows to a short height and is suitable for growing in zones 4-9.
Monardia 'Pardon My Purple' Bee Balm
Monarda 'Pardon My Purple' Bee Balm is a beautiful and easy-to-grow perennial plant that is known for its bright purple flowers and its ability to attract bees and butterflies. It is a compact variety of bee balm, reaching only 10-12 inches tall and wide. It is also very mildew-resistant, which is a common problem with other bee balm varieties.
Here are some tips for growing and caring for Monarda 'Pardon My Purple' Bee Balm:
- Choose a sunny or partially shady spot for your plant. Bee balm needs at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.
- Plant your bee balm in well-drained soil.
- Water your bee balm regularly, especially during hot weather.
- Fertilize your bee balm every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around your bee balm to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage new growth.
Monarda 'Pardon My Purple' Bee Balm is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of garden settings. It looks great in borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower gardens. It can also be used in containers.
Here are some additional tips for growing and caring for bee balm in general:
- Bee balm is very attractive to bees and butterflies.
- Bee balm is also a good companion plant for tomatoes and other vegetables.
- Bee balm is susceptible to some pests and diseases, such as aphids, powdery mildew, and four-lined planting bugs.
- To prevent pests and diseases, it is important to inspect your bee balm regularly and to take steps to control any problems that you find.
Bee balm is a beautiful and rewarding plant to grow. With proper care, it will provide you with many years of enjoyment.
Here are some additional tips for growing Monarda 'Pardon My Purple' Bee Balm in particular:
- This variety is known for its compact size and mildew resistance.
- It is a good choice for gardeners who live in areas with hot and humid summers.
- It is also a good choice for gardeners who have limited space.
Here are some ideas for using Monarda 'Pardon My Purple' Bee Balm in your garden:
- Plant it in a border with other perennials, such as daylilies, hostas, and ferns.
- Plant it in a cottage garden with other flowering plants, such as roses, delphiniums, and foxgloves.
- Plant it in a wildflower garden with other native plants, such as black-eyed Susans, purple coneflowers, and goldenrod.
- Plant it in a container on your patio or deck.
No matter how you choose to use it, Monarda 'Pardon My Purple' Bee Balm is a beautiful and rewarding plant that will add interest and color to your garden.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 6-9 outdoors
- Mature Height:
- 3-5 ft.
- Sunlight:
- Full Sun
- Mature Width:
- 4-5 ft.
- Botanical Name:
- Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Pocomoke'
- Growth Rate:
- Moderate
