Monarda, Bee Balm, Beebalm 'Petite Wonder'

Monarda

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Monarda (mo-NAR-da)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
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
1
neutral
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negative
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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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