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    Monarda russeliana

    Also Known As

    • Bee Balm
    • Bergamot

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 36"
    • W: 36"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Monarda russeliana plant details

    Monarda russeliana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Monarda russeliana

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 36 IN wide, 36 IN tall
    Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Monarda russeliana

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A smaller species of monarda with whirls of small, purple-pink flowers, native to the South-Central US. Zone 5.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Monarda russeliana plant

    How to Grow Monarda russeliana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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