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Monarda 'Marshall's Delight'

Also Known As

Bee Balm
Bergamot
Horsemint
Oswego Tea

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 24"-28"
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Monarda 'Marshall's Delight' plant details

Monarda 'Marshall's Delight' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Monarda 'Marshall's Delight'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 24 IN - 28 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, fragrant foliage, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Monarda 'Marshall's Delight'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright and showy pink flowers grace this Canadian selection of the popular beebalm or bergamot. Very resistant to mildew and blooms over a long period from July until September, several weeks longer than many other varieties. Monarda is native to eastern North America, is easy to grow and multiplies quickly. The flowers' sweet nectar attracts scores of hummingbirds, butterflies and bees to the garden. The aromatic foliage smells like mint when crushed and is often used to flavour teas. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

28" tall. Clear pink flowers. Zones 4-9.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Shiny yellow-green leaves contrast well with the pink flowers of this perennial selected also for its resistance to powdery mildew ; rust... Marshal was delighted ; so are we. Sun/Med

By: Forestfarm

Been scared of Bee Balm because it gets too tall? Well feel guilty no longer about not looking out for the welfare of all the little nectar feeders in your nieghborhood as this only gets 2' tall and blooms profusely with light pink flowers from midsummer into fall. Good moist soil is best.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Garden photo gallery of Monarda 'Marshall's Delight'

By: Intrinsic Perennial Gardens

Photo of Monarda 'Marshall's Delight' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

By: Alan Lorence

By: Alan Lorence

By: Alan Lorence

Gardening facts about Monarda 'Marshall's Delight' plant

How to Grow Monarda 'Marshall's Delight'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- average
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy