I chose this plant because I no longer have the energy to plant hundreds of annuals each year and I like the idea that the plant doesn't grow too high, but widens out over time. I planted 11 of these plants and they get full sun. Only 5 of them produced blooms for a short period of time although all of them produced an abundance of leaves. I'm willing to give it one more try next year, but would love to know if there is anything I can do to get flowers to produce next year.
'Pardon My Pink' Bee Balm Monarda didyma
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Tuck this sweet and petite perennial into the front of your flower border where it will create a colorful edge of true pink flowers in high summer. Butterflies adore it!
Fragrant FlowerFragrant FoliageAttracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:10 - 12 Inches 25cm - 30cmSpacing:10 - 12 Inches 25cm - 30cmSpread:10 - 12 Inches 25cm - 30cmFlower Colors:PinkFlower Shade:PinkFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer 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:SummerHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:Best used in landscapes.
Maintenance Notes:Prefers rich, moist soil and full sun but also grows well in ordinary garden soil and part shade. This hardy selection is mildew resistant.
Fun Facts:- Growing monarda near tomatoes in the garden is said to improve the health and flavor of the tomatoes.
- Monarda is the natural source of the antiseptic Thymol, the primary active ingredient in some kinds of mouthwash.
- Monarda didyma has a long his-tory of being used by some tribes of Native Americans as a medicinal plant to cure skin infections, minor wounds and even excessive cases of gas.
'Pardon My Pink' Monarda didyma USPP 24,244, Can 5,100 - Growing monarda near tomatoes in the garden is said to improve the health and flavor of the tomatoes.
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