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Monarda didyma 'Petite Delight'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 25 - 45 cm (10 - 18 in)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description The herbaceous perennial Monarda didyma 'Petite Delight' (dwarf beebalm) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, faded magenta and fragrant flowers during early summer to mid-fall. The showy semi-gloss - glossy foliage is greyish green in colour, medium in texture and aromatic. Monarda didyma 'Petite Delight' (dwarf beebalm) bears fragrant fruit. This plant has stems that are aromatic.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, culinary, cut flowers, edging, mass planting, small or miniature planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Birds, hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Monarda didyma 'Petite Delight' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.