Beauty of Cobham spotted beebalm
Monarda 'Beauty of Cobham'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Beauty of Cobham' spotted beebalm (Monarda 'Beauty of Cobham') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. The fragrant flowers draw butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds. It grows up to 36 inches tall and spreads 12 to 24 inches. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by.
Pairs well with Blue fescue, Stargazer lily, and Cornflower.