monarda didyma 'purple rooster' (bee balm) Size:1 gallon

monarda didyma 'purple rooster' (bee balm) Size:1 gallonwhorls of small, tubular flowers are backed by leafy bracts royal purple flowers appear on square stems just above foliage glossy, dark green, toothed, lance to oval shaped leaves foliage has a minty scent when crushed upright, clumping habit bloom time: july to august zone 4 height 75 90cm spread 60 70cm colour purple best grown in an average to moist soil, in full sun, however, it is tolerant of partially shady locations powdery mildew is a common,

clusters of dark pink

including drought

orange buttercup-like flowers

semi-double soft pink flowers

naturally found near river banks

in partial to full shade providing the plant has adequate moisture

easy to grow

remove spent blooms just below the base of the flower to prevent seed development

they thrive in full sun to partial shade

a must for the butterfly garden

china-doll-like eye

they can be affected by vine weevil