Go Back Bee Balm Blue Stockings

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:55 PM
Monarda 'Blue Stockings'
    Butterfly IconDeer Resistant IconRock Garden IconHummingbird Icon

    Plant Type: Perennials

    Bright spider-like, violet-purple flowers. Aromatic foliage. Deadhead for extended bloom. Excellent as a cut flower. Attracts Hummingbirds.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Monarda can be found naturally along riverbanks and enjoys this rich, organic, moist soil. However, it will grow in average soil as well. Full sun is best, but light shade is tolerated. Plants tend to spread more quickly in the shade, however. Most Monardas multiply rapidly either by underground stems or self-sowing. In order to keep plants healthy and vigorous, they should be divided at least every three years in the spring. Deadheading spent blooms will prolong the bloom time. Powdery mildew is a common fungal problem with Monarda. Some varieties are more resistant to it than others. To prevent this fungus from appearing, large clumps should be thinned out so that the air circulates freely around them. The soil should also be kept consistently moist; dry soil promotes powdery mildew.

    Flower Color

    Violet-purple

    Foliage Color

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    Plant Spread

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    Good Companions

    'Rudbeckia', 'Shasta Daisy's', 'White Liatris'

    Plant Height

    2-3 ft.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    1-4

    Soil Moisture

    Average and consistent water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Border, Naturalized, Fragrant flowers or foliage, Cut flowers

    Bloom Time

    Mid summer to fall

    Critter Resistance

    Deer and rabbit resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun to part shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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