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Monarda didyma 'Fireball'

Bee Balm

  • Category: Perennial
  • Hardiness Zone:3-9
  • Height:30-32 Inches
  • Spread:18-24 Inches
  • Bloom Color: Red
  • Foliage Color: Dark Green

Wine-red blooms with fragrant dark green foliage.
A bit more diminutive than many other Monardas and a very pleasing color too! Mildew resistant.

Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Fragrant
Foliage Color
• Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Soil Moisture
• Moist
Bloom Time
• June - July
Additional Information about Monarda didyma 'Fireball'

The genus name honors Spanish botanist and physician Nicholas Monardes (1493-1588).

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Monarda didyma 'Fireball'

Prefers moist soil and will spread quickly.

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