Description

Monarda can be found naturally along riverbanks and enjoys this rich, organic, moist soil. However, it will grow in average soil as well. Full sun is best, but light shade is tolerated. Plants tend to spread more quickly in the shade, however. Most monardas multiply rapidly either by underground stems or self-sowing. Deadheading spent blooms will prolong the bloom time. Powdery mildew is a common fungal problem with monarda. Some varieties are more resistant to it than others. To prevent this fungus from appearing, large clumps should be thinned out so that the air circulates freely around them. The soil should also be kept consistently moist; dry soil promotes powdery mildew. Garden Style: Patio Container, Cottage, Eclectic, Rain Garden Other Features: Border Plant, Cut Flower, Cut Foliage, Mass Planting

MONARDA ‘Leading Lady Pink’ PP34205 CPBRAF – Leading Lady Series. 10-14″ tall, 22-28″ spread, full sun-part shade, early-midsummer bloom. Pink flowers with lighter interiors that clearly show off the spots on its petals. BeeBalm typically blooms in midsummer, but ‘Leading Lady Pink’ leads the way in early summer, flowering earlier and forming a more compact clump than other Beebalm. Highly attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds and bees. Deer resistant. Zones 4-8. Potted in 3″ pot.