monarda fistulosa (wild bee balm) native
$13.95
- whorls of small, tubular flowers are backed by leafy bracts
- lavender-pink flowers appear on square stems just above foliage
- matte-green, toothed, lance to oval-shaped leaves
- foliage has an oregano scent when crushed
- upright, mounding habit
- tolerates drier conditions than most didyma species
- bloom time: june to july
- native to ontario
- zone 3
- height 90-110cm
- spread 75-90cm
- colour lavender
- best grown in an average to moist soil, in full sun, however, it is tolerant of partially shady locations
- powdery mildew is a common, fungal problem for monarda, although some cultivars are more resistant
- all monarda should be planted in open areas that receive good, air circulation and keep a consistently moist soil, to help prevent mildew problems
- mature clumps should be thinned out
- this species has good mildew resistance
- full sun, partial sun/shade
- attracts butterflies
- attracts hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
- drought tolerant, once established
- native to ontario
- fragrant