Leading Lady Razzberry Bee Balm (Monarda) - 1 Gallon Pot
$27.98
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$27.98
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Leading Lady Razzberry Bee Balm (Monarda) - 1 Gallon Pot
$27.98
Sale price
$27.98
Regular price
$37.00
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Description
Leading Lady 'Razzberry' Bee Balm
Monarda Leading Lady Razzberry' PP34130
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-8b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height at Maturity: 12-14"
Width at Maturity: 24-30"
Spacing: 18-24" for mass planting, 40"+ for space between plants
Spacing: 18-24" for mass planting, 40"+ for space between plants
Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Spreading, Clump
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Bright Raspberry-Purple
Flower Size: 2-3"
Flowering Period: Late Spring or Early Summer to Mid or Late Summer
Flower Type: Tubular, two-lipped, in rounded clusters
Fragrant Flowers: Yes
Foliage Color: Dark Green
Fragrant Foliage: Yes, minty fragrance
Berries: -
Berry Color: -
Sun Needs: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Needs: Average
Soil Type: Clay (Amend heavy clay soils to improve drainage), Loam, Sand (Amend quick draining soils for moisture retention), Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Consistently Moist But Well Drained
Soil pH: 6.5 to 7.5 (Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline)
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Beneficial Pollinators
Resistances: Deer, Mildew
Description
While most Bee Balm varieties bloom in midsummer, those in the Leading Lady Series begin their bloom in late spring to early summer, depending on your location, and continue through midsummer. An easy-to-grow and eye-catching North American native perennial plant, the Leading Lady 'Razzberry' Bee Balm features abundant domes of intense raspberry-purple flowers filled with nectar that the hummingbirds, butterflies and beneficial pollinators will thank you for, and they're also excellent for cutting and use in fresh or dried flower arrangements. The flowers rise above an attractive mound of purple-tinted dark green mint-scented foliage often used to flavor teas. Bee Balm is not finicky about soil type but likes a consistently moist, well-drained soil with at least 5 hours of sunlight daily.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing 12 to 14 inches tall and 24 to 30 inches wide, Leading Lady Razberry Bee Balm is ideal for use as an accent in smaller garden spaces and containers or in groupings in perennial borders or along paths, walkways, or around patios. It is a fine addition to butterfly, hummingbird, and pollinator gardens, cut flower gardens, fragrance gardens, native gardens, red theme gardens, and cottage gardens.
Suggested Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart for groupings; 40 or more inches apart for space between plants
Growing Preferences
LeadingLady Razzleberry Bee Balm is easy to grow in consistently moist, humusy, fertile soil. It thrives in full to mostly sun but tolerates some shade. We suggest at least 5 hours of sunlight daily, with morning sun to dry the dew from the leaves.
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Care
To maintain the beauty and integrity of your purchase, we recommend treating it with care. Simple maintenance practices, such as gentle washing and proper storage, can effectively preserve the longevity of your favorites. We encourage you to refer to the care instructions included with each item, designed to help you keep your purchase in top condition.
Design
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