Monarda 'Cherry Pops'
$15.95 / 6"
Beebalm ·
Description
Monarda 'Cherry Pops', commonly known as Beebalm, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its red-magenta flowers during spring and summer. It typically matures 2–4 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is North America. Its flowers or fruit attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. In the landscape, it works well in border, small groups, and naturalized area. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer and rabbits.
Benefits
Brings movement to the garden by drawing hummingbirds and other flower visitors. Offers native-plant character in a garden-friendly selected form.
Features
Monarda 'Cherry Pops' produces red flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
Usage/Use
Pollinator garden, native garden, cottage garden
| Monarda | |
| Beebalm | |
| 'Cherry Pops | |
| 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. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Native Cultivar (Nativar) | |
| Yes | |
| North America | |
| 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 | |
| Red | |
| 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. |