Purple Bee Balm
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- flowering dateSummer
- hardiness zone4-9
- height24 - 36 inches
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- ship asPREMIUM
- sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
- Perfectly adapted to our climates and beneficial for local wildlife.
- Delight in aromatic foliage that adds a new layer of enjoyment.
- Bees and butterflies will flock, ensuring a lively, thriving garden.
Surround yourself with the splendor of the Purple Bee Balm, a treasured native plant that graces gardens with more than just vibrant color. Each leaf and bloom is a tribute to North American flora, drawing in a symphony of wildlife, while exuding an aroma that enchants the senses.
Native Splendor in Your Garden: Sustain local ecosystems and enjoy a flourishing garden with Purple Bee Balm, a North American native that feels right at home in your backyard.
Aromatic Allure & Vibrant Visuals: Purple Bee Balm doesn’t just capture the eye—it captures the essence of a fragrant, thriving garden with its alluring scent and eye-catching white and pink bell-shaped flowers on red stems above the foliage.
Garden Guardian: Who needs to worry about pesky deer when Purple Bee Balm stands guard? Enjoy beauty without the bite, thanks to this deer-resistant wonder.
Product Details
- botanical nameMonarda didyma
- flowering dateSummer
- flower form2" terminal cluster, surrounded by bracts - "spidery" tubular flowers in whorls.
- foliage typeMedium green leaves, ovate to lanceolate 3-6" long, downy on the underside of the leaves.
- formPerennial
- growth rateModerate to fast.
- hardiness zone4-9
- height24 - 36 inches
- planting instructionsPlant crown 1/2" below the soil surface. Plants are susceptible to powdery mildew - thin to increase air circulation in established clumps.
- pruningThin in spring; cut back to ground in fall.
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- shipping seasonSpring
- ship asPREMIUM
- soil requirementWell drained moisture retentive soil
- spacing12 - 24 inches
- spread15 - 18 inches
- sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
- winter careMuch +/- 2"
Shipping Schedule
When will my order ship?
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
| 2025 Spring Shipping Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Zone | Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, Trees and Shrubs |
| 3A-3B | 4/28/25 - 5/30/25 |
| 4A-4B | 4/28/25 - 5/30/25 |
| 5A | 4/28/25 - 5/30/25 |
| 5B | 4/7/25 - 5/30/25 |
| 6A | 3/24/25 - 5/30/25 |
| 6B | 3/10/25 - 5/30/25 |
| 7A | 2/24/25 - 5/30/25 |
| 7B | 2/17/25 - 5/9/25 |
| 8A | 2/17/25 - 5/9/25 |
| 8B | 2/10/25 - 5/9/25 |
| 9A | 2/3/25 - 5/9/25 |
| 9B-10B | 2/3/25 - 5/9/25 |
| Last Order Date | Zones 3A - 7B: 5/26/25 Zones 8A - 10B: 5/5/25 |
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