Monarda didyma ‘Purple Rooster’

 

‘Purple Rooster’ is a medium sized beebalm with purple flowers. Monarda is native to eastern North America, is easy to grow and multiplies quickly. The flowers’ sweet nectar attracts scores of hummingbirds, butterflies and bees to the garden. The aromatic foliage smells like mint when crushed and is often used to flavour teas. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Common Name:  Beebalm

Family:  Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)

Zone Hardiness:  4-9

Light:  Full Sun Part Sun

Height:  2-4'

Width:  8-12"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Pink

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Purple

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Summer

Soil Moisture:  Average, Moist

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Fragrance:  Yes

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Benefits:  Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Moist soils in rich woods, thickets and bottom lands.

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