‘Pardon My Lavender’ Bee BalmMonarda didyma

1 GALLON POTS

Exposure

• Part Sun to Sun

Flower Season

• Spring
• Summer

Mature SizeHeight: 14″ – 18″Spread: 10″ – 12″

This plant is hardy in zones 4 – 8

Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.

• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8

This will be hardy in your zone!

What is my hardiness zone?

NORTH BAY, ONTARIO

My Current Zone

4

• DETAILS

  FEATURES

  This variety is no longer available from Proven Winners. Alternatives include:’Pardon My Lavender II’.

  Tuck this sweet and petite perennial into the front of your flower border where it will create a colorful edge of light lavender pink flowers in high summer. Butterflies adore it!

  Fragrant FlowerFragrant FoliageAttracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerNative to North America

  CHARACTERISTICS

  Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:14 – 18 Inches36cm – 46cmSpacing:10 – 12 Inches 25cm – 30cmSpread:10 – 12 Inches 25cm – 30cmFlower Colors:PinkPurpleFlower Shade:Lavender pinkFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:Filler

  PLANT NEEDS

  Light Requirement:Part Sun to Sun

  The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

  Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Mid SummerLate SummerHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilFertile SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilNeutral SoilUses:Border PlantContainerCut FlowerLandscapeMass PlantingUses Notes:

  Best used in landscapes

  Maintenance Notes:

  Prefers rich, moist soil and full sun but also grows well in ordinary garden soil and part shade. This hardy selection is mildew resistant.

  Fun Facts:

  Growing bee balm near tomatoes in the garden is said to improve the health and flavor of the tomatoes.

  Monarda is the natural source of the antiseptic Thymol, the primary active ingredient in some kinds of mouthwash.

  Monarda didyma has a long history of being used by some tribes of Native Americans as a medicinal plant to cure skin infections, minor wounds and even excessive cases of gas.

  ‘Pardon My Lavender’ Monarda didyma USPP 34,131, Can 5,567PICTURES AND INFORMATION COPIED FROM PROVEN WINNERS