Monarda 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia'

Also Known As

Monarda x 'Peter's Fancy Fuchsia'
Peter's Fancy Fuchsia Bee Balm

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Monarda 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia' plant details

Monarda 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In fall and summer magenta flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Monarda 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, disease-resistant, edible, fragrant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Monarda 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Monarda 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia' is a robust beebalm offering copious vibrant fuchsia pink blooms atop aromatic foliage all summer long on stems 3-4 feet tall. It has superior mildew resistance, heat and drought tolerance, and massive flower power. Use in the middle to back of the border, in mass plantings, and for cut flowers. The aromatic foliage smells like mint and can be used to make herbal tea. Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This top-rated cultivar sailed past the competition in mildew resistance - a top consideration when growing bee balms. Massive flower power to; all around a very nice new selection. Tall and bushy, it flowers for weeks in summer and grows to a 4' circle in 3 years for a hummingbird, butterfly and bee garden party.