Vibrant, shaggy rose-colored blooms in abundance top this compact plant with very dark green, minty-basil-scented foliage. Resists powdery mildew better than others. Plant en masse for an inviting display of color in sunny borders and containers. An herbaceous perennial.
Plant Type |
Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
4-9 |
Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer |
Height | 6" - 12" (in) |
Spread | 6" - 12" (in) |
Spacing |
12"-15" (in) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Average |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance |
Clay Soil, Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Monarda 'Balmy Rose' (Bee Balm) | Bee Balm 'Balmy Rose', Bergamot 'Balmy Rose', Monarda 'Balbalmose' || Vibrant, shaggy rose-colored blooms in abundance top this compact plant with very dark green, minty-basil-scented foliage. Resists powdery mildew better than others. Plant en masse for an inviting display of color in sunny borders and containers. An herbaceous perennial.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer,
Average Water Needs, Average Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Fragrant, Showy,
Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens