Monarda 'Leading Lady Razzberry'
Common name: Bee Balm 'Leading Lady Razzberry'
Bright raspberry-purple flowers bloom in early summer until mid-summer.
The foliage has a minty fragrance when touched.
Hummingbird and butterfly magnet!
Great cut flower. Use in beds and borders.
Good resistance to powdery mildew.
Monarda performs best in full sun with well-drained moist soil.
Dry soil promotes powdery mildew.
Provide adequate air circulation by dividing and thinning clumps to help prevent powdery mildew from occurring.
Deer resistant.
Height: 10-14"
Spread: 22-28"
Exposure: Sun to part
Zone: 4-8
Photos credit & courtesy of Walters Gardens Inc.