Pardon My Purple Bee Balm — Monarda didyma 'Pardon My Purple' (GA Native Dwarf Perennial)

Pardon My Purple Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Pardon My Purple') packs all the spectacular pollinator power of full-sized bee balm into a compact, garden-friendly dwarf package — an upright GA native perennial with aromatic, serrated dark green foliage on sturdy stems, producing in summer a generous display of full-sized fuchsia-purple fringe-like flowers in whorls at the stem tips that are absolutely irresistible to bees, butterflies, and Ruby-Throated hummingbirds alike. Native to Eastern North America and a Georgia native, Monarda didyma is also a native host plant for the Gray Marvel and Hermit Sphinx moths, making Pardon My Purple an outstanding choice for dedicated pollinator and wildlife gardens. The naturally compact dwarf size (just 6–12 inches) makes it far easier to place than traditional bee balm, fitting beautifully into border fronts, containers, and small garden spaces without the sprawling or flopping common to larger varieties. Has good resistance to powdery mildew. Best in full sun with well-drained soil. Hardy to Zone 4.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Good mildew resistance. Keep soil consistently moist to reduce foliar disease susceptibility. Watch for rust and root rot in poorly drained soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Trumpet Vine, Coneflower, Butterfly Weed

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