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Monarda

'Purple Rooster'

BEE BALM

Category: Herbaceous

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Exposure

Full Sun, Part Shade

Height

24 – 36", 3 – 4'

Soil Type

Hardiness Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Juglone Tolerant, Northeastern U.S. Native, Pollinator Attracting, Raingarden Suitable

Monarda ‘Purple Rooster’

Plum-purple flowers. July – August. Mildew resistant, aromatic foliage. 36″ tall. Full sun – part shade. Average to moist soil. Performs best when soil is kept evenly moist. Cut back spent flowers to encourage reblooming. Deer resistant. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Northeastern U.S. native species. Zone 4.

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