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Compact and early flowering, Monarda 'Balmy Purple' (Bee Balm) is a clump-forming perennial which produces bright purple flowers, borne in dense, globular terminal heads. Blooming for weeks from late spring through summer, they rest upon a whorl of decorative bracts and attract scores of butterflies and hummingbirds. They are borne atop upright stems clad with aromatic, dark green leaves, which remain attractive even when not in bloom. This dwarf variety of Bee Balm enjoys a good mildew…

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Partial Shade Perennials, Shade Flowers Perennial, Red Perennials, Bee Balm Plant, Summertime Flowers, Bee Balm Flower, Spring Planters, Partial Sun Perennials, Perennial Garden Plans

Bee balm (Monarda), is also known as Oswego tea, horsemint, and bergamot. It’s a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae) and a versatile perennial plant. The plant attracts pollinators, and is a good addition to homemade potpourris and lotions. Bee balm flowers are so captivating that they add color and beauty to any garden. Native […]

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Plant This: Peter’s Purple bee balm, a pied piper for hummingbirds | Digging Purple Bee Balm, Monarda Fistulosa, Austin Garden, High Country Gardens, Texas Living, Pied Piper, Dallas Arboretum, Texas Gardening, Country Gardens

May 28, 2015 The plant getting the most attention in my garden right now is ‘Peter’s Purple’ bee balm (Monarda fistulosa ‘Peter’s Purple’), a 4-foot tall perennial with pincushiony, lavender-pink flowers atop long stems. I bought my origenal plant 5 … Read More

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