Monarda ‘Balmy Purple’ Seeds

Cold Hardy to Zone 4 | Compact and early flowering
Monarda Balmy Purple is a showy perennial offering early summer interest. Early and heavy blooming, the plant sets boldly colored, shaggy, globular purple flower heads. Borne singly atop long, willowy, square stems, the eye-catching, nectar-rich blossoms come in abundance; attract tons of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; and make excellent cuts for vase or arrangements. A Monarda didyma variety, commonly called bee balm and bergamot, Monarda Balmy Purple is considerably shorter than typical cultivars. It is a clump-forming herbaceous plant with a compact, mounding habit of lance-shaped foliage that emits a minty scent when crushed or bruised. The plant is fast-growing, rhizomatous, and self-seeding and forms colonies over time. An attractive plant even when not in bloom, Monarda Balmy Purple is shown to best effect when mass planted in borders and beds but fits nicely in a container. Bee balm prefers full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils but tolerates heavier clay. In hot summer climates, some shade may be beneficial. Although the plant is mildew resistant, providing good air circulation helps combat disease. The plant is deer and rabbit resistant. Deadheading spent flowers promotes blooming. A native plant, Monarda Balmy Purple is indigenous to North America, from Maine to Minnesota south to Missouri and Georgia. Native plants are not only beautiful but also environmentally friendly. Naturally adapted to the climate and soil conditions of the region, they thrive without fertilizers or extra watering, once established. They also act as natural pest controls, reducing the need for pesticides in the garden. Landscaping with native plants promotes biodiversity and provides shelter and quality food for wildlife and pollinators, bringing gardens to life.
1-Quart
Genus:Monarda
Species:didyma
Variety:’Balmy Purple’
ppaf:PPAF
Item Form:1-Quart
Zone:4 – 9
Bloom Start to End:Early Summer
Habit:Mound-shaped
Plant Height:12 in
Plant Width:12 in
Additional Characteristics:Butterfly Lovers, Flower, Fragrance, Hummingbird Lovers, Native
Bloom Color:Purple
Foliage Color:Dark Green
Light Requirements:Full Sun
Moisture Requirements:Moist,  well-drained
Resistance:Deer Resistance, Powdery Mildew
Soil Tolerance:Normal,  loamy
Uses:Beds, Border, Containers, Cut Flowers
Restrictions: *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following:
Canada, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands