Bee Balm - Petite Delight

$12.95

The leaves of Monarda can be used for teas and in salads. 'Petite Delight' stands at 15' high and has a plant spread of 12-18" and blooms from July to August. The Monarda 'Petite Delight', Monarda didyma, also known as Bee Balm, Bergamont, Horsemint, Oswego Tea, is a clump-forming perennial that has tubular, two-lipped, light red to purple flowers with dark green aromatic foliage. If deadheaded, (remove old flowers from a plant) longer bloom times will be encouraged. Attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and bees, particularly when massed, Monarda provides color and contrast for the perennial border, wild garden, meadow, and herb garden or along ponds or streams. Monarda needs to be planted in full sun, but will tolerate afternoon shade. Petite Delights are best grown in rich soil in a well-drained area, not being allowed to dry out. It is one of the smallest Monarda in its family and has the darkest foliage. ... more info

Mountian Fleece Flower - Firetail It does need a well-drained area, making sure it is not over watered. ‘Firetail’ should be planted in a full sun area but can tolerate some afternoon shade. The flowers are crimson red and bloom in June and July, but this plant is more noted for its foliage. The Mountain Fleece Firetail, 'Persicaria', a Blooms of Bressingham plant, is a wonderful variety in the Persicaria family.