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BeeMine™ Red Bee Balm
Monarda didyma 'Balbeemed' PP #33,917
SKU #45545
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist but not soggy.
SIZE:
Reaches 15 to 18 in. tall, 14 to 16 in. wide.
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| Description | The ultimate pollinator plant, adored by hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Red blooms cluster above dark burgundy sepals on dark stems. Blooms earlier than other monarda, starting in late spring and continuing throughout summer. Perfect for mid-border. Good resistance to mildew. Perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring through late summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | 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 |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | The ultimate pollinator plant, adored by hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Red blooms cluster above dark burgundy sepals on dark stems. Blooms earlier than other monarda, starting in late spring and continuing throughout summer. Perfect for mid-border. Good resistance to mildew. Perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring through late summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border |
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| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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Frequently asked questions
Does BeeMine™ Red Bee Balm produce flowers?
Late spring through late summer
Is BeeMine™ Red Bee Balm evergreen or deciduous?
BeeMine™ Red Bee Balm is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of BeeMine™ Red Bee Balm?
BeeMine™ Red Bee Balm is Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Attracts Pollinators.
Is BeeMine™ Red Bee Balm resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does BeeMine™ Red Bee Balm grow?
BeeMine™ Red Bee Balm has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use BeeMine™ Red Bee Balm in my landscape?
BeeMine™ Red Bee Balm is suitable for: Border.
What color are BeeMine™ Red Bee Balm flowers?
BeeMine™ Red Bee Balm produces Red flowers.
What color is the foliage of BeeMine™ Red Bee Balm?
BeeMine™ Red Bee Balm has Green foliage.
How do I care for BeeMine™ Red Bee Balm?
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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.