Monarda didyma 'Pardon My Lavender' ~ Pardon My Lavender

Pardon My Lavender Bee Balm is a dwarf herbaceous perennial with upright stems and aromatic serrated dark green foliage. The full sized fuchsia purple fringe-like 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. Has good resistance to powdery mildew. Monarda didyma is a native host for several moths, including Gray Marvel and Hermit Sphinx. The flower nectar also attracts TONS of other pollinators such as, bees, butterflies, and the Ruby-Throated hummingbird. Type: Perennial Origins: Eastern N. America; GA Native Height: 1' - 1.5' Spread: 0.5' - 1’ Spacing: 1’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Purple 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, *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.