Another stunning beauty in my yard this spring is Bee Balm (Monarda).
I believe I inherited this pass along plant from Linda who blogs at Patchwork Garden http://patchworkgarden.blogspot.com/ When she gave me the plant in October, it had no bloom and was just a spindly little thing. I had no idea it would grow to almost five feet tall and have the most beautiful pinkish purplish color. I don't even know what color this is. Fuchsia?
If I were to name this plant, I might call it Bee, Butterfly, and Hummingbird Balm because it has so many other visitors besides just bees. And, the deer don't bother it. I definitely need more of this gem!
I believe I inherited this pass along plant from Linda who blogs at Patchwork Garden http://patchworkgarden.blogspot.com/ When she gave me the plant in October, it had no bloom and was just a spindly little thing. I had no idea it would grow to almost five feet tall and have the most beautiful pinkish purplish color. I don't even know what color this is. Fuchsia?
If I were to name this plant, I might call it Bee, Butterfly, and Hummingbird Balm because it has so many other visitors besides just bees. And, the deer don't bother it. I definitely need more of this gem!
This is such a great plant! Even though it blooms only once per year, it is a star attraction in May. It spreads pretty fast so there is always divisions to share.
ReplyDeleteAgree, it is a star attraction.
DeleteOne of the common names of this plant is Bee Balm. I would imagine you know by now it is Mondarda. There are so many different colors of the blooms I couldn't begin to tell you which one it is. It is a great plant.
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa,
DeleteYes, I believe this particular bee balm is Peter's Purple. It's magnificent. I hate to see the blooms fading away.