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Garden Diary
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The next time you are buying perennials please look for our helpful labels and blue pots, and remember "The best perennials come out of the blue"!
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Monarda ‘Violet Queen’
Plant number: 1.365.250
Beebalm is a traditional favourite for the perennial border, with a striking display of richly-coloured flowers through the summer months. This selection features deep purple flowers, arranged in large, shaggy heads. Foliage is delightfully fragrant, and significantly more resistant to powdery mildew than most older varieties. A favourite of both butterflies and hummingbirds. Beebalm spreads quickly: reduce clump size in early spring. Garden selections all have been bred from native North American wildflower species. Flowers are edible.
Further details for
Monarda ‘Violet Queen’
Optimal Growing
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Appearance and
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun or
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Purple
Blooming Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Early Fall
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Border
Culinary
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Fragrant
Massed
Wild Flower
Height
100-120 cm
39-47 inches
Spread
60-75 cm
23-29 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Fast
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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