Eastern Beebalm
Monarda bradburiana
Plant Information
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Garden: English Garden
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8
Bloom Time: May - May
Height: 12-24 inches
Light Requirements: Full sun, Morning shade with afternoon sun, Morning sun with afternoon shade
Flower Color: Purple
Wildlife: Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees
Special Characteristics:
- Native
- short
- compact
- clump forming
- Scented foliage
- Brilliant fall color with leaves turning burgundy
- Spreads slowly
- does not reseed aggressively
- Seedheads provide winter interest
- Deadhead to prolong summer bloom
- Resistant to powdering mildew
- Rabbit tolerant
- Deer tolerant