Monarda didyma 'Violet Queen'

beebalm, bergamot, Oswego tea or horsemint

Family	Labiatae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	1 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread	60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Monarda didyma 'Violet Queen' (beebalm) bears faded purple and fragrant blossoms during mid-summer to early autumn. The foliage is greyish green in colour.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, culinary, cut flowers, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics	Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Monarda didyma 'Violet Queen' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.
Cautions	The growth rate of Monarda didyma 'Violet Queen' (beebalm) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.