Petite Delight Bee Balm

Monarda Didyma 'Petite Delight'

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Overview

Monarda didyma 'Petite Delight', or Petite Delight Bee Balm, is a compact perennial reaching heights of 10-15 inches. This cultivar boasts aromatic foliage and striking, magenta-pink blooms that create a vibrant display from mid-summer to early fall. Attracting hummingbirds and butterflies, it thrives in full to partial sun with well-draining soil. Ideal for borders or small garden spaces, it's resistant to powdery mildew, enhancing its garden performance.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–7Climate Temperate

Petite Delight Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma 'Petite Delight') — is a compact perennial reaching heights of 10-15 inches

Petite Delight Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma 'Petite Delight') — This cultivar boasts aromatic foliage and striking

Petite Delight Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma 'Petite Delight') — magenta-pink blooms that create a vibrant display from mid-summer to early fall

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 4–7

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–1.5 Ft.
Mature width: 1–2 Ft.

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Petite Delight Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma 'Petite Delight') — is a compact perennial reaching heights of 10-15 inches

Petite Delight Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma 'Petite Delight') — This cultivar boasts aromatic foliage and striking

Petite Delight Bee Balm (Monarda Didyma 'Petite Delight') — magenta-pink blooms that create a vibrant display from mid-summer to early fall

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