Balmy™ Lilac Bee Balm
Monarda didyma 'Balbalmac' PP #26,594
Pronunciation: mo-NAR-da DID-ee-muh
SKU #41576
| Description | Boldly colored, shaggy, lilac-purple flowers bloom in abundance atop a compact plant with very dark green, fragrant 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. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Late spring to early summer |
| Mature Size | Compact growth reaches just 10 to 12 in. tall, 8 to 10 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, North American Native Selection, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Iris (Iris); Twisted Rush (Juncus); Turtlehead (Chelone); Dogwood (Cornus); Crossvine (Bignonia) |
| Care | Easily grown in humusy, rich, moisture-retentive soils, but highly adaptable to a variety of soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, maintain evenly moist soil; does not tolerate dry conditions. Hard prune old foliage annually, before new growth emerges in spring. |
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| Lore | The Balmy Bee Balms are more compact and considerably shorter than other varieties of monarda, and are notable for their very mildew resistant foliage. Although they are not specifically deer resistant, rabbit and deer are less inclined to eat monarda than many other plants. The Balmy series is a dwarf cultivar from the Monarda didyma species and includes vivid shades of purples and pinks. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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