Overview

Monarda didyma 'Melua Violet' 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 didyma 'Melua Violet' 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 didyma, the crimson beebalm, scarlet beebalm, scarlet monarda, Eau-de-Cologne plant, Oswego tea, or bergamot, is a North American aromatic herb in the family Lamiaceae.

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 didyma 'Melua Violet' 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 didyma 'Melua Violet'

Propagation

Division in early spring, Basal softwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Resistant to rabbits and deer

Disease resistance

Susceptible to powdery mildew

Frequently asked questions

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