Petite Red Supreme spotted beebalm
Monarda 'Petite Red Supreme'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size9 to 18 inches tall9 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Petite Red Supreme' spotted beebalm (Monarda 'Petite Red Supreme') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, and rain 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 wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Its fragrant red flowers open in summer and attract butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It stays compact at 9 to 18 inches tall.
Pairs well with Joe Pye weed, Big bluestem, and Culver’s root.