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Monarda
Common Name: Bee Balm
Overview
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3/4 |
Cultivars
| Cultivar | Height | Spread | Blooms | Sun | Planted |
| Balmy Pink Monarda didyma | 10-12" | 8-10" | Mid season | Sun to part shade | House garden beds |
| Balmy Purple Monarda didyma | 10-12" | 12-24" | Mid season | Sun to part shade | House garden beds |
| Grand Parade Monarda didyma | 12-24" | 12-24" | Mid season | Sun to part shade | House garden beds |
| Petite Delight Monarda didyma | 13-16" | 16-20" | Mid season | Sun to part shade | House garden beds Bee pollination garden |
Ongoing Management
Weed Control & Mulching
Mulch to retain moisture.
Winter - in extreme cold, mulch crown to protect the roots.
Insect & Disease Control
If badly affected by powdery mildew late in the season, to the point of unsightliness, cut stems back to ground.
Fertilization
Spring - Fertilize with balanced, 10-10-10 fertilizer. Do not over-fertilize as this will reduce flowering.
Watering
Water weekly; never let soil dry out.
Pruning / Cutting Back
Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering & prevent self-seeding (if desired).
Fall - Cut bee balm down to a few inches, or can leave seed heads on over the Winter to provide bird snacks.
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