Monarda didyma 'Purple Rooster' ~ Purple Rooster Bee Balm
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Monarda 'Purple Rooster' is a beautiful bee balm variety known for its vibrant purple-violet flowers that bloom in mid to late summer. It typically grows to about 2-3 feet tall and features the characteristic whorled flower heads that are highly attractive to pollinators, especially bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Like other bee balms, it has aromatic foliage that gives off a minty fragrance when crushed.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
2.5' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 2’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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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, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Trumpet Vine, Coneflower,
IMAGES: Dearness Gardens Nursery. Monarda ‘Purple Rooster
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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