monarda didyma 'cherry pops' (bee balm)
$21.95
- whorls of small, tubular flowers are backed by leafy bracts
- cherry-red flowers appear on square stems just above foliage
- dark green, ovate leaves
- foliage has a minty scent when crushed
- compact, mounding habit
- has good mildew resistance
- bloom time: july to august
- zone 4
- height 40-50cm
- spread 50-60cm
- colour red
- 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
- full sun, partial sun/shade
- attracts hummingbirds
- attracts butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
- low maintenance
- fragrant