About
A clump-forming perennial to around 60cm tall with aromatic foliage and whorls of bright pink flowers in summer.
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
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in full sun
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