Monarda -'Claire Grace' - Bee balm - Bergamot - 1 gallon
Soft lavender pincushion-like flowers, growing 3-4' tall and 2' wide. When in bloom, it is extremely showy, is quite mildew resistant, with excellent shiny foliage. It is a must for the avid butterfly gardener and you'll see why as it blooms from June to July!
Beebalm prefers full sun to part sun in average to moist soil conditions. It grows rampantly in moist rich soil but can tolerate drier conditions. In moist conditions, the plant is known to flop so a good plant to plant around other perennials that can provide structure. In drier conditions, the bottom leaves of the stems fall off, which also can be supported and hidden by a layered planting design and strong, perennial neighbors with a different season of interest.
'Claire Grace' is known for its ability to tolerate both wetter and drier conditions. Wild bergamot is particularly wonderful when planted near a spot where one can observe its flowers, not just for the beautiful blooms but also the wildlife attraction and how the seedheads dance in the early morning light after a frost. All Monarda is deer and rabbit resistant due to its aromatic foliage that resembles the taste of oregano. It provides habitat and forage to a wide variety of pollinators including bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds as well as some specialist insects.
Prefers dry to moist, organically rich, well-drained soil in full to part sun. More prolific in full sun.
Soft lavender pincushion-like flowers, growing 3-4' tall and 2' wide. When in bloom, it is extremely showy, is quite mildew resistant, with excellent shiny foliage. It is a must for the avid butterfly gardener and you'll see why as it blooms from June to July!
Beebalm prefers full sun to part sun in average to moist soil conditions. It grows rampantly in moist rich soil but can tolerate drier conditions. In moist conditions, the plant is known to flop so a good plant to plant around other perennials that can provide structure. In drier conditions, the bottom leaves of the stems fall off, which also can be supported and hidden by a layered planting design and strong, perennial neighbors with a different season of interest.
'Claire Grace' is known for its ability to tolerate both wetter and drier conditions. Wild bergamot is particularly wonderful when planted near a spot where one can observe its flowers, not just for the beautiful blooms but also the wildlife attraction and how the seedheads dance in the early morning light after a frost. All Monarda is deer and rabbit resistant due to its aromatic foliage that resembles the taste of oregano. It provides habitat and forage to a wide variety of pollinators including bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds as well as some specialist insects.
Prefers dry to moist, organically rich, well-drained soil in full to part sun. More prolific in full sun.
Soft lavender pincushion-like flowers, growing 3-4' tall and 2' wide. When in bloom, it is extremely showy, is quite mildew resistant, with excellent shiny foliage. It is a must for the avid butterfly gardener and you'll see why as it blooms from June to July!
Beebalm prefers full sun to part sun in average to moist soil conditions. It grows rampantly in moist rich soil but can tolerate drier conditions. In moist conditions, the plant is known to flop so a good plant to plant around other perennials that can provide structure. In drier conditions, the bottom leaves of the stems fall off, which also can be supported and hidden by a layered planting design and strong, perennial neighbors with a different season of interest.
'Claire Grace' is known for its ability to tolerate both wetter and drier conditions. Wild bergamot is particularly wonderful when planted near a spot where one can observe its flowers, not just for the beautiful blooms but also the wildlife attraction and how the seedheads dance in the early morning light after a frost. All Monarda is deer and rabbit resistant due to its aromatic foliage that resembles the taste of oregano. It provides habitat and forage to a wide variety of pollinators including bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds as well as some specialist insects.
Prefers dry to moist, organically rich, well-drained soil in full to part sun. More prolific in full sun.