Bee Balm, Rockin' Raspberry Bee Balm

Rockin Raspberry Bee Balm is a compact native herbaceous perennial with sturdy compact stems and aromatic serrated dark green foliage. The fringe-like deep raspberry purple flowers blooms in whorls at the top of the thick stems in summer, attracting bees and butterflies. Best bloom in full sun and well-drained soil. Improved resistance to powdery mildew. Type: Perennial Origins: Native Hybrid Height: 1.5' - 2' Spread: 1.5' - 2’ Spacing: 1.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Summer Season of Interest: Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Root rot can be an issue in poorly-drained soils. Susceptibility to foliar diseases increase if the soil is allowed to dry. Watch for rust. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Trumpet Vine, Coneflower, Butterfly Weed IMAGES: Haeferl, Klaffer - Kräutergarten - Monarda - 1b, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Patrick Standish, Bee Balm, (3) Carl Lewis, Monarda didyma *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.