Pocahontas Purple Rose spotted beebalm
Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Purple Rose'
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 Purple Rose' spotted beebalm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Purple Rose') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, pollinator 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 tend to browse other plants first. Its fragrant flowers draw butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds. It grows in a clump at a moderate pace.
Pairs well with Switchgrass, Blue wild indigo, and Obedient plant.