Bee Balm 'Grand Parade' 2 Gallon

Monarda didyma

A delight in the garden for all pollinators, Bee Balm, or Monarda, puts on a show of mint-scented blossoms on sturdy, square stems. New varieties are resistant to mildew. The plant prefers moist soil, good air circulation, and looks great when planted with other cutting or cottage-style garden plants. 'Grand Parade' produces a profusion of lavender-purple flowers mid through late summer atop aromatic, green foliage on mid-sized, compact, upright plants. This cultivar has good mildew resistance. Combine with other cottage and cutting garden plants like garden phlox, Coreopsis, Echinacea, daylilies, and yarrow. Plant in well-drained to moist, nutrient rich soil amended with compost or planting mix. Water well after planting; maintain 1" of water, once a week the first year. Apply a slow release fertilizer in spring and again midsummer. Deadhead spent flowers or cut back hard to promote new foliage and reblooming. Mulch 1-2 inches to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture. Divide in spring every 3-4 years.

• Full Sun to Part Shade
• 13-16" h x 16-20" w
• Deer Resistant
• Supports All Pollinators