Description

MONARDA ‘Mix’. 16-30″ tall, part shade-full sun, mid to late summer bloom. Tubular shaped flowers sit just at the top of the green foliage. Our choice of color & variety. Zones 4-9. Potted in 3″ pot. Note-item pictured may not be the same as the item you receive, our choice of color and variety

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