Features
FEATURES
Tuck this early blooming bee balm into the front of your flower border to create a colorful swath of bright raspberry purple flowers. Butterflies and hummingbirds will adore it!
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Fragrant Flower
Fragrant Foliage
Attracts:
Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resists:
Deer
Native to North America
CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:
PerennialHeight Category:
ShortGarden Height:
10 - 14 InchesSpacing:
22 - 28 InchesSpread:
22 - 28 InchesFlower Colors:
PurpleFlower Shade:
Bright raspberry purpleFoliage Colors:
GreenFoliage Shade:
GreenHabit:
Clump FormingContainer Role:
FillerPLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement:
Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:
EasyBloom Time:
Early SummerHardiness Zones:
4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Water Category:
AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:
Average SoilSoil PH Category:
Alkaline SoilUses:
Border PlantMaintenance Notes:
Prefers rich, moist soil and full sun but also grows well in ordinary garden soil and part shade. Provide good air circulation to prevent disease.