Monarda didyma Balmy™ Lilac PP26594

Scientific Name: Monarda didyma 'Balbalmac'

Also Known As

Monarda didyma Balmy Lilac 'Balbalmac'
Balmy Lilac Balbalmac Beebalm

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 10"-12"
W: 8"-10"

planting zones

4a-9a

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Monarda didyma Balmy™ Lilac PP26594 plant details

Monarda didyma Balmy™ Lilac PP26594 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 - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Monarda didyma Balmy™ Lilac PP26594

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 10 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Monarda didyma Balmy™ Lilac PP26594

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Balmy Lilac' is a small, compact selection of beebalm with boldly coloured, shaggy, purple-lilac flowers. Monarda is native to eastern North America, is easy to grow and multiplies quickly. The balmy series of beebalm is compact and resists mildew better than other cultivars. the foliage has a fragrant minty-basil scent. The flowers' sweet nectar attracts scores of hummingbirds, butterflies and bees to the garden.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Monarda didyma Balmy™ Lilac PP26594 plant

How to Grow Monarda didyma Balmy™ Lilac PP26594

Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun

Features

Foliage Season
- deciduous
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Color
- purple
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Color
- green