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'Red Velvet' Bee Balm

Monarda hybrid

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Overview

The Monarda hybrid 'Red Velvet' is a clump-forming perennial with large, fragrant cherry-red flowers over green foliage, with bronze tones on new growth. It reaches about 32 inches tall and spreads up to 36 inches wide. Best in full sun to part sun, it prefers rich, moist soil but adapts to average garden soil with regular water and good air circulation. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.

Water Medium

'Red Velvet' Bee Balm (Monarda hybrid) — fragrant cherry-red flowers over green foliage

Culture

Water: Medium

Shape & size

Mature height: 2.6666667–2.6666667 Ft.
Mature width: 3–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae

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'Red Velvet' Bee Balm (Monarda hybrid) — fragrant cherry-red flowers over green foliage

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners

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