Lilac Lollipop spotted beebalm
Monarda 'Lilac Lollipop'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Lilac Lollipop' spotted beebalm (Monarda 'Lilac Lollipop') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, containers, 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. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit it. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. The fragrant plant blooms in spring and summer and stays 12 to 24 inches tall.
Pairs well with Fascination culver’s root, Waltraut sneezeweed, and Lamb’s ear.