Monarda didyma 'ACrade'

Grand Parade™ Bee Balm 'ACrade'
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

·        Hardiness Zones:  3-8
·        Height: 13-16 inches
·        Spread: 16-20 inches
·        Bloom Time: July to September
·        Bloom: lavender-purple
·        Light: full sun to part shade
·        Soil: best in rich, moisture-retentive or humusy soils
·        Moisture: average, consistent; soil should not be allowed to dry out
·        Use: middle of perennial border, cottage garden, wild garden, native plant garden, meadow, naturalized planting or along ponds or streams; attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and bees; aromatic foliage smells like mint and can be used to flavor teas; cut flowers
·        Care: divide clumps every 3-4 years to prevent overcrowding and provide plants with good air circulation to help combat powdery mildew; deadhead flowers immediately after bloom to prevent self-seeding and encourage new bloom
·        Concerns: good resistance to powdery mildew
·        Native to: genus is native to eastern North America
·        Notes: midsize, compact, upright plant; spreads by rhizomes and self-seeding; deer and rabbit resistant; tolerates black walnut
·        Supplier: The Flower Factory
·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G094


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