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Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose'

Also Known As

  • Monarda didyma Pocahontas™ Red Rose
  • Pocahontas Red Rose Bee Balm

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 14"-16"
  • W: 14"-16"

planting zones

  • 4b-9b

Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose' plant details

Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 14 IN - 16 IN - wide, 14 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Attract pollinators of all kinds with this prolific blooming rose-red bee balm. Fragrant flowers bloom from late spring through fall, contrasting beautifully with the deep green aromatic foliage. An easy-going and versatile choice, especially excellent planted in mass. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose' plant

How to Grow Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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