LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Keep soil moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Reaches 15 to 18 in. tall, 14 to 16 in. wide.
| Description | The ultimate pollinator plant, adored by hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Magenta-purple flowers bloom earlier than other monarda, starting in late spring and continuing throughout summer. Perfect for mid-border. Good resistance to mildew. Perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring through late summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in humusy, rich, moisture-retentive soils, but highly adaptable to a variety of soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, maintain evenly moist soil; does not tolerate dry conditions. Hard prune old foliage annually, before new growth emerges in spring. |



