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Mixed Monarda
Attract hummingbirds with aromatic leaves
and frilly flower heads in a mix of white,
pink, purple or red. Blooms early to midsummer
on 28-40" stems. Space 12-24" apart.
Fabulous at the back of borders.
Monarda
didyma
Shipped in 3" pot - Full sun to Partial shade - Deer Resistant
Zone 4 to 9
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Mixed Monarda Ships In Both Spring And Fall See Shipping Schedule
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| Botanical Name: |
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Monarda didyma |
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| Form: |
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Perennial |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Partial Shade/Full Sun |
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| Height/Habit: |
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28 - 40" |
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| Spread: |
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15 - 18" |
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| Spacing: |
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12 - 24" |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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4 - 9 (-20 degrees F) |
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| Foliage Type: |
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Medium green leaves, ovate to lanceolate 3-6" long, downy on the underside of the leaves. |
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| Flower Form: |
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2" terminal cluster, surrounded by bracts - "spidery" tubular flowers in whorls. |
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| Flower Color: |
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Pink, red, white, or purple. |
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| Flowering Date: |
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Early to mid summer. |
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| Planting Requirements: |
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Plant crown 1/2" below the soil surface. Plants are susceptible to powdery mildew - thin to increase air circulation in established clumps. |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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Well drained moisture retentive soil |
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| Growth Rate: |
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Moderate to fast. |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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It is a good plant for the perennial garden with bright color on strong sturdy stems. Very attractive to hummingbirds. Used in some oils and perfumes to mask odor of ill-smelling chemicals. |
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| Pruning: |
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Thin in spring; cut back to ground in fall. |
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| Additional Information: |
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Practice clean cultivation at all times. Preventative applications of fungicide will help control mildew. Divide in spring to maintain vigor (at least every 3 years; fertilize when replanting) Not drought tolerant. Locate where spreading tendencies won't be a problem. |
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