About
A compact, clump-forming bushy herbaceous perennial to 60cm tall, with dark green aromatic foliage. Pink flowers with a fountain of pink florets with no clear centre appear from summer through to autumn.
About the genus
Monarda can be annuals or clump-forming herbaceous perennials with aromatic, ovate leaves and terminal whorls of 2-lipped, tubular flowers from summer to early autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Protect from excessive winter wet and do not allow to dry out in summer
PruningDeadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in autumn
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or root basal cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews