Enhance your garden with Purple Monarda Didyma, also known as Bee Balm, a beloved perennial admired for its vibrant purple blooms and aromatic foliage. This garden favorite attracts pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, adding life and color to any garden. Easy to grow and versatile, Monarda Didyma thrives in beds, borders, and containers, making it perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Features & Benefits
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Botanical Name: Monarda didyma
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Flower Color: Rich purple
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
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Growth Habit: Upright, bushy with dense flower clusters
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Garden Use: Ideal for borders, beds, containers, and pollinator gardens
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Blooming Season: Mid to late summer
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
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Seed Quality: Premium, open-pollinated
Specifications
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Height: 24 – 36 inches (60 – 90 cm)
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Spread: 18 – 24 inches (45 – 60 cm)
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Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate; avoid waterlogging
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Package Includes: High-quality Monarda didyma seeds
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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When to Sow: Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost.
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Soil Preparation: Use well-draining soil enriched with compost for optimal growth.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly, covering with a thin layer of soil (1/8 inch / 3 mm).
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Spacing: Thin seedlings to 18–24 inches apart to allow mature growth.
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Germination Time: 10–20 days under warm, bright conditions.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination; water moderately once seedlings are established.
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Care Tips: Deadhead spent flowers to promote continuous blooming. Pinching young plants encourages bushier growth and denser flower clusters.
