Go Back Bee Balm Adam

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:55 PM

Monarda didyma 'Adam'

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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Clear, cherry-red blooms over scented foliage. These plants also serve as a butterfly nectar source. It's fragrant leaves are used to make tea and potpourri.

    Plant Availability

     Bee Balm Adam is not available for purchase at this time.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    This plant tolerates occasional wetness and will grow in moist soil but prefers well-drained soil with a pH of neutral. In spring, remove dead foliage only. In fall, cut back to 6" and dead-head spent flowers. Division is necessary and should be done in the spring.

    Flower Color

    Red

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    20-24 in.

    Good Companions

    Black-eyed Susan, Coneflower, Daylily, False Sunflower, Gayfeather, Goat's Beard, Rose Mallow, Shasta Daisy, Speedwell, Yarrow.

    Plant Height

    24-36 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    Average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

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    Bloom Time

    Mid summer to fall

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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