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Blue Stocking Bee Balm

Monarda didyma Blue Stocking
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SKU: HC015436
$11.99$9.59
per Plant - 5" Deep Pot
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Overview
Monarda didyma 'Blue Stocking' (Bee Balm) is a vibrantly colored violet-blue Monarda, blooming for several months beginning in mid-summer.
key features
Botanical Name
Monarda didyma Blue Stocking
Growing Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Easy To Grow, Naturalizes, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Container Planting
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist / Wet
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
30-36" tall
Bloom Time
Mid-summer to late summer
SKU
HC015436

Description

'Blue Stocking' Bee Balm is an excellent cultivar selected for its brightly colored flowers that bloom in mid- to late summer. The strikingly colored bright violet-blue flowers provide ample nectar for hummingbirds, butterflies and bumblebees. Monarda dydima Blue Stocking is a perennial with a long season of bloom and resistance to powdery mildew. The flowers are edible and can be used raw in salads.
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