Monarda, Bee Balm, Beebalm 'Petite Wonder'

Monarda

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Monarda (mo-NAR-da)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Pink
Fruit Colors
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Disease Resistance
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Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
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Propagation Methods
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Park Ridge, Illinois

Spring Grove, Illinois

Indianapolis, Indiana

Logansport, Louisiana

Pembroke, Massachusetts

Billings, Montana

Greenfield, New Hampshire

Cincinnati, Ohio

Maumee, Ohio

Enid, Oklahoma

Portland, Oregon

Butler, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Bellingham, Washington

Appleton, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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M
Timnath, CO (Zone 5b) | July 2007 | neutral

Doesn't seem to be a strong grower. Also, if this plant is resistant to powdery mildew, I can't imagine what normal beebalm would look l...Read More

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Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6b) | June 2004 | positive

A true dwarf non-invasive Monarda.
Extremely fragrant.
On a hot day from 3' the foliage smells slightly lemony.
Up ...Read More

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