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Monarda didyma 'Pardon my Purple'

Also Known As

  • Bergamot
  • Pardon my Purple Beebalm

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Monarda didyma 'Pardon my Purple' plant details

Monarda didyma 'Pardon my Purple' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple 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 didyma 'Pardon my Purple'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Monarda didyma 'Pardon my Purple'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

‘Pardon my Purple’ is a smaill beebalm with hot 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.

Gardening facts about Monarda didyma 'Pardon my Purple' plant

How to Grow Monarda didyma 'Pardon my Purple'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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