Description
Grand Parade Bee Balm
General Information
Luminous fuchsia-pink flower clusters cover the plant in mid-summer. Hummingbirds and butterflies cannot resist the sweet nectar of these fragrant flowers! The shiny dark green foliage has a delightful fragrance of mint that deer dislike. Monarda ‘Grand Parade’ also exhibits very good mildew resistance! Monarda are best grown in rich soil in a well-drained area, not being allowed to dry out. The leaves of monarda can be used for teas and in salads. Attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and bees, particularly when massed, monarda provides color and contrast for the perennial border, wild garden, meadow, and herb garden or along ponds or streams.
Additional Information
Grand Parade Bee Balm grows 13-16 inches tall with a spread of 16-20 inches. As with all Bee Balms, the bloom begins in mid-summer, and if you cut off spent flowers for about three weeks you’ll extend the blooming into fall. They prefer full sun to part shade which is 4 or more hours of sunlight. Deer resistant. Plant in zones 3-8.
Care & Shipping Notes
Prefers average, well drained soil. Will tolerate Loamy soil, clay soil, moist/wet soil. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN THESE US STATES AND TERRITORIES: AK, HI, GM, PR, VI. Also, WE NO LONGER SHIP TO CALIFORNIA due to Department of Ag restrictions on live plants.
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