Monarda (Sugar Buzz™ Beebalm)


Botanical Information

FamilyLamiaceae
GenusMonarda
Tradmarked NameSugar Buzz™
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2 - 5a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35 - (-29)
Temperature (°F)-30 - (-20)
Height50 - 60 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJuly, August

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionAttractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, this plant forms an upright clump of dark green foliage with aromatic flowers to 6 cm in diameter in a wide range of shades from pink to dark purple.
ShapeAn upright, well-branched clump.
LandscapeExcellent as a container plant, or as an addition to any garden.
PropagationPropagate through division of clumps in the dormant season.
CultivationGrow in full sun or partial shade.
PestsMildew resistant.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionDark green foliage.
Flower DescriptionLarge blooms 6 cm in diameter, in a variety of colours from pink to red or dark purple.

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