Bee Balm 'Balmy Lilac', Bergamot 'Balmy Lilac', Monarda 'Balbalmac'
Compact and early flowering, Monarda ‘Balmy Lilac’ (Bee Balm) is a clump-forming perennial which produces bright lilac flowers, borne in dense, globular terminal heads. Blooming for weeks from late spring through summer, they rest upon a whorl of decorative bracts and attract scores of butterflies and hummingbirds. They are borne atop upright stems clad with aromatic, dark green leaves, which remain attractive even when not in bloom. This dwarf variety of Bee Balm enjoys a good mildew resistance and offers a strong landscape performance.
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Monarda |
Common names | Bee Balm |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), |
Height | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
Spread | 8" - 10" (20cm - 25cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 15" (30cm - 40cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Monarda |
Common names | Bee Balm |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), |
Height | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
Spread | 8" - 10" (20cm - 25cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 15" (30cm - 40cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Monarda ‘Balmy Lilac’ (Bee Balm) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Monarda ‘Balmy Lilac’ (Bee Balm) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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