Balbalmose spotted beebalm
Monarda didyma 'Balbalmose'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size9 to 12 inches tall6 to 9 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Balbalmose' spotted beebalm (Monarda didyma 'Balbalmose') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, and rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average to wet, clay soil. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. It forms a compact clump with fragrant pink flowers. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the blooms from early summer into autumn.
Pairs well with Joe Pye weed, Royal fern, and Big bluestem.