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Monarda didyma 'Petite Wonder'

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 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Spread 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Monarda didyma 'Petite Wonder' (dwarf beebalm) bears showy, light pink, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid summer to mid-fall. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has greyish green foliage that is showy, semi-gloss - glossy, medium textured and aromatic. The fruit produced by Monarda didyma 'Petite Wonder' (dwarf beebalm) is aromatic. The stems are fragrant.
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 Wonder' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.