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Monarda didyma 'Pardon My Cerise' ~ Pardon My Cerise Bee Balm
Size
  • Size: 1 GALLON

Pardon My Cerise Bee Balm is a dwarf herbaceous  perennial with upright stems and aromatic serrated dark green foliage.  The full sized dark cherry pink fringe-like flowers blooms in whorls at the top of the thick stems in summer, attracting bees and butterflies.  Best bloom in full sun and well-drained soil.  Has good resistance to powdery mildew.

Monarda didyma is a native host for several moths, including Gray Marvel and Hermit Sphinx.  The flower nectar also attracts other pollinators, bees, butterflies, and the Ruby-Throated hummingbird.  

Type: 

Perennial

Origins:

Eastern N. America; GA Native 

Height: 

1' - 1.5'

Spread: 

0.5' - 1’

Spacing: 

1’

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

4 - 8

Culture: 

Full SunPart Sun

Bloom Color: 

Pink

Season of Interest: 

Summer

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Root rot can be an issue in poorly-drained soils.  Susceptibility to foliar diseases increase if the soil is allowed to dry.  Watch for rust.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, BordersWoodland GardensNaturalized AreasWildlife GardenRock Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Trumpet VineConeflowerButterfly Weed

IMAGE: Photo's by Proven Winners, 'Pardon My Cerise' Bee Balm

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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