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    Monarda 'Mahogany'

    Also Known As

    • Monarda didyma 'Mahogany'
    • Bergamot
    • Mahogany Beebalm

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Monarda 'Mahogany' plant details

    Monarda 'Mahogany' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer burgundy 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 'Mahogany'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: burgundy blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Monarda 'Mahogany'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Deep mahogany red shaggy flowers and great mint-like aromatic foliage. 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.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Monarda 'Mahogany' plant

    How to Grow Monarda 'Mahogany'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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