Monarda bradburiana
$22.00 / 1G AB
Eastern Beebalm ·
Description
Eastern Beebalm is a herbaceous perennial suited to full sun to part sun and average to moist conditions. It offers pale purple color in summer. Useful for native and wildlife-focused plantings.
Benefits
Brings movement to the garden by drawing hummingbirds and other flower visitors. Fits naturally into Mid-Atlantic planting palettes and habitat-minded gardens.
Features
Straight species; Strong and tubular flowers; fragrant pale purple flowers mid-summer; matures about 2 - 4 ft tall and 2 - 3 ft wide; regional native species
Usage/Use
Pollinator garden, native garden, cottage garden
| Monarda bradburiana | |
| Eastern Beebalm | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part sun with average to moist moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average to Moist moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| North America | |
| Native to our Region | |
| Yes | |
| Deer | |
| Low | |
| Powdery mildew | |
| Yes |
| 4 - 9 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 2 - 4 ft | |
| 2 - 3 ft | |
| Medium | |
| 2 - 3 ft |
| Yes | |
| Longtime | |
| Mid-Summer | |
| Strong | |
| Violet | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Birds from Seed | |
| Prairie Meadows | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Sun-Loving Perennials | |
| Upright | |
| Vigorous | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Moist Soil | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Low | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |