Monarda didyma 'Purple Rooster'

Also Known As

Purple Rooster Bee Balm

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Monarda didyma 'Purple Rooster' plant details

Monarda didyma 'Purple Rooster' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Monarda didyma 'Purple Rooster'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Monarda didyma 'Purple Rooster'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

‘Purple Rooster’ is a medium sized beebalm with purple flowers. 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, Inc.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Large (2-3" ) intensely purple flowers are profusely produced on bushy mildew-resist. 2-3' plants mid-lt-summer when they not only fill your eyes but the sweet-tooth of every hummer ; butterfly! S-P/M from D.Nedveck