'Leading Lady Orchid' Bee Balm Monarda hybrid
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
Flower Season
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 10" - 14"
Spread: 22" - 2'4"
Height: 25cm - 36cm
Spread: 56cm - 71cm
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Details
10 - 14 Inches22 - 28 Inches22 - 28 Inches25cm - 36cm56cm - 71cm56cm - 71cmFeatures
Tuck this early blooming bee balm into the front of your flower border to create a colorful swath of orchid and light pink bicolor flowers. Butterflies and hummingbirds will adore it!
Fragrant FlowerFragrant FoliageAttracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:10 - 14 Inches 25cm - 36cmSpacing:22 - 28 Inches 56cm - 71cmSpread:22 - 28 Inches 56cm - 71cmFlower Colors:PinkFlower Shade:Orchid pinkFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark greenHabit:Clump FormingContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early SummerHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:ConsistentSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Prefers rich, moist soil and full sun but also grows well in ordinary garden soil and part shade. Provide good air circulation to prevent disease.
'Leading Lady Orchid' Monarda hybrid USPP 33,132, Can 6,833
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