Bee Balm, Midnight Oil Bee Balm
SKU #'s
- 1022280
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Midnight Oil Bee Balm is an upright herbaceous perennial with aromatic deep green toothed foliage that emerges bronzed burgundy. The tubular soft pink two-lipped flowers with purple spots blooms in whorls at the top of the square stems from late spring into summer, attracting bees and butterflies. Best bloom in full sun and well-drained soil. Deadheading can prolong the summer bloom. Mildew resistant.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
South and E. Central N. America |
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring. Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Root rot can be an issue in poorly-drained soils. Watch for rust.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Trumpet Vine, Coneflower, Butterfly Weed
IMAGE: Prides Corner, Monarda bradburiana 'Midnight Oil'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
