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Bee Balm Mix
Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies!
The richly colored flowers of colorful mixed bee balm are perfect for fast-growing borders. Each brilliant bloom explodes like fireworks atop the tall stems. And if you want to attract hummingbirds, plant some around your yard. Little hummers love the big starburst blooms, and you'll love the minty-scented foliage!
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Summer
Height: 2-3'
Zones: 4-9
Size: Potted
Deer Resistant
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| Botanical Name: |
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Monarda didyma |
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| Form: |
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Perennial |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Partial Shade/Full Sun |
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| Height/Habit: |
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28 - 40" |
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| Spread: |
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15 - 18" |
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| Spacing: |
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12 - 24" |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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4 - 9 (-20 degrees F) |
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| Foliage Type: |
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Medium green leaves, ovate to lanceolate 3-6" long, downy on the underside of the leaves. |
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| Flower Form: |
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2" terminal cluster, surrounded by bracts - "spidery" tubular flowers in whorls. |
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| Flower Color: |
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Pink, red, white, or purple. |
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| Flowering Date: |
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Early to mid summer. |
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| Planting Requirements: |
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Plant crown 1/2" below the soil surface. Plants are susceptible to powdery mildew - thin to increase air circulation in established clumps. |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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Well drained moisture retentive soil |
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| Growth Rate: |
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Moderate to fast. |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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It is a good plant for the perennial garden with bright color on strong sturdy stems. Very attractive to hummingbirds. Used in some oils and perfumes to mask odor of ill-smelling chemicals. |
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| Pruning: |
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Thin in spring; cut back to ground in fall. |
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| Additional Information: |
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Practice clean cultivation at all times. Preventative applications of fungicide will help control mildew. Divide in spring to maintain vigor (at least every 3 years; fertilize when replanting) Not drought tolerant. Locate where spreading tendencies won't be a problem. |
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