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    Monarda 'Cardinal'

    Also Known As

    • Monarda didyma 'Cardinal'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Monarda 'Cardinal' plant details

    Monarda 'Cardinal' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Monarda 'Cardinal'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 3 FT tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Monarda 'Cardinal'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A clumping, erect, rhizomatous perennial. Erect square stems clothed in paired velvety elliptical pointed mid-green leaves. From Summer to Autumn dense whorls of hooded, red, tubular flowers are produced. For well drained soil, but never let them dry out during Summer or they will be prone to powdery mildew.

    By: Zephs

    Gardening facts about Monarda 'Cardinal' plant

    How to Grow Monarda 'Cardinal'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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