Overview
Monarda 'Deep Purple' is a clump-forming, erect stems herbaceous perennial in the genus Monarda, part of the Lamiaceae family, with aromatic, mid-green, lance-shaped or ovate leaves foliage. Monarda 'Deep Purple' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include mixed borders, herbaceous borders and prairie-style plantings.
About
Monarda 'Deep Purple' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Monarda genus, known for its erect stems and aromatic mid-green, lance-shaped or ovate leaves. This bergamot variety thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil, tolerating a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. It produces terminal clusters of tubular flowers with two lips from summer to early autumn. Suitable for mixed and herbaceous borders as well as prairie-style plantings, it prefers full sun to partial shade and can be grown in both exposed and sheltered locations. It is hardy to UK zone H5.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Monarda
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Monarda 'Deep Purple' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Erect stems
- Foliage
- Aromatic, Mid-green, Lance-shaped or ovate leaves
- Suggested uses
- Mixed borders, Herbaceous borders, Prairie-style plantings
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Monarda 'Deep Purple'
- Propagation
- Division in early spring, Basal softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Resistant to rabbits and deer
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to powdery mildew
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Monarda 'Deep Purple'?
Monarda 'Deep Purple' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Monarda 'Deep Purple' need?
Monarda 'Deep Purple' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Monarda 'Deep Purple' hardy in the UK?
Monarda 'Deep Purple' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Monarda 'Deep Purple'?
Division in early spring, Basal softwood cuttings.
More in the Monarda genus
- Monardabergamot
- Monarda 'Bergamo'
- Monarda 'Cherokee'
- Monarda 'Petite Wonder'
- Monarda bradburiana
- Monarda didyma 'Duddiscombe'
- Monarda didyma 'Lilac Lollipop' (Sugar Buzz Series)
- Monarda didyma 'Melua Appleblossom'