Pocahontas Deep Purple spotted beebalm
Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Deep Purple'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Pocahontas Deep Purple' spotted beebalm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Deep Purple') 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. It forms a clumping, fragrant mound and blooms in early to late summer. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with Joe Pye weed, Mexican hat, Big bluestem, and Ruby Spice sweet pepperbush.