Pocahontas Red Rose spotted beebalm
Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red 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 Red Rose' spotted beebalm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose') 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. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. It grows in a clumping form at a moderate pace, and its fragrant flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds.
Pairs well with Switchgrass, Blue wild indigo, and Obedient plant.