Overview
Monarda 'Elegant Purple' (Elegant Series) 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 'Elegant Purple' (Elegant Series) 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 'Elegant Purple' (Elegant Series) is a clump-forming perennial in the Lamiaceae family, known for its erect stems and aromatic mid-green, lance-shaped or ovate leaves. This cultivar produces terminal clusters of tubular flowers with two lips from summer to early autumn. It thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Suitable for full sun or partial shade, it is hardy in the UK (H5) and can be used effectively in mixed or herbaceous borders and prairie-style plantings.
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 'Elegant Purple' (Elegant Series) 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 'Elegant Purple' (Elegant Series)
- 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 'Elegant Purple' (Elegant Series)?
Monarda 'Elegant Purple' (Elegant Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Monarda 'Elegant Purple' (Elegant Series) need?
Monarda 'Elegant Purple' (Elegant Series) grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Monarda 'Elegant Purple' (Elegant Series) hardy in the UK?
Monarda 'Elegant Purple' (Elegant Series) 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 'Elegant Purple' (Elegant Series)?
Division in early spring, Basal softwood cuttings.
More in the Monarda genus
- Monardabergamot
- Monarda 'Bergamo'
- Monarda 'Cherokee'
- Monarda 'Deep Purple'bergamot 'Deep Purple'
- Monarda 'Petite Wonder'
- Monarda bradburiana
- Monarda didyma 'Duddiscombe'
- Monarda didyma 'Lilac Lollipop' (Sugar Buzz Series)