Description
Petite Delight Bee Balm
General Information
Bright lavender, rose flowers show off their beauty in July and August. The foliage also has its pleasing attributes with its dark green shade, delightful fragrance, and crinkly leaves. Unlike most bee balms, this variety is mildew resistant. Petite Delight does well in sunny areas with moist soil, such as by a pond or lake. When clumped together in large group, they are prone to attract more butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Petite Delight works great as a perennial boarder, in an herb garden, or a cottage garden. Another common name is Wild Bergamot.
Additional Information
Monarda ‘Petite Delight’ easily grows in average to wet soil. It grows 15-18 inches tall with a spread of 18-24 inches. Attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Deer resistant. Tolerates wet soil. They prefer full sun to part shade which is 4 or more hours of sunlight. Plant in zones 2-8.
Care & Shipping Notes
Deadhead old flowers to revive new growth. To control it from spreading out of hand, divide into clumps every 3-4 years. If it does not have enough water, it becomes susceptible to diseases more easily. Occasionally, rust can be a problem. 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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