- USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8
- Height 10-12 Inches Tall
- Spread 10-12 Inches Wide
- Light Requirement is Part Sun to Sun
The common name for this plant is Pardon My Purple Bee Balm and the botanical name is Pardon My Purple' Monarda didyma. Mold, fungi and other mildew do not effect these plants, which is great during period with lots of moisture around. There are purple colored flowers that bloom during summer. While no plants are truly deer proof, these plants are deer resistant. The Pardon My Purple Bee Balm will also attract butterflies & many other pollinator when in bloom!
In garden containers, use this as a filler. Fillers tend to be rounded or mounded to give the combination a fuller look. Fillers are usually placed in front of, or around, the Thriller. The Pardon My Purple Bee Balm typically grows 10-12 inches tall, and 10-12 inches wide. For best plant health and results, space these plants 10-12 inches apart, center on center. The growth habit is upright. The Pardon My Purple Bee Balm is winter hardy & summer tolerant in growing zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b.
Interesting Fact(s) - Growing monarda near tomatoes in the garden is said to improve the health and flavor of the tomatoes. Monarda is the natural source of the antiseptic Thymol, the primary active ingredient in some kinds of mouthwash. Monarda didyma has a long history of being used by some tribes of Native Americans as a medicinal plant to cure skin infections, minor wounds and even excessive cases of gas.
Pardon My Purple Bee Balm Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8 |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Light Exposure: Part Sun to Sun |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 10-12 Inches |
| Spread: 10-12 Inches |
| Spacing: 10-12 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Resists: Deer |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Features: Fragrant Foliage |
| Scientific Name: Pardon My Purple' Monarda didyma USPP 22,170 |
| Common Name: Pardon My Purple Bee Balm |
| Other Name(s): Horsemint; Oswego Tea; Bergamot |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
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Winter to Early Spring
- Is it warm enough to plant in the customer’s growing zone?
- What areas does the plant has to travel through from our nursery to your home?
- Is the plant at the nursery ready to ship.
- The plants from the South will naturally be ready sooner than the plants from the North (If you have questions or concerns about when a plant will ship please email us at info@plantaddicts.com)
Summer
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Fall into Winter
- We’ll ship all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
