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Monarda clinopodia - BASIL BALM

Product Code: MON-CLI-X
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$8.99
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Wild Basil Balm is unique in the genus Monarda - this one is a native woodland plant and prefers to grow in shade! It will also tolerate drier shade under trees. The white flowers (typical for bee balm) bloom from mid- to late summer, and attract more bumblebees than butterflies or other bees. This plant also attracts hummingbirds!

Picture copyright: Fritz Flohr Reynolds, Flickr

Blooming Time: June to August
Size: 
3-4' tall x 2.5' wide
USDA Zones: 
5 to 7
Culture: 
light shade, dappled shade or half-shade (morning sun, afternoon shade); prefers organic-rich soil, tolerates clay
Moisture Needs:
dry to average
Origin: 
eastern USA, primarily in the Appalachian range (see the USDA distribution map). Naturally occurs on lightly shaded mountain hillsides, in woodland edges and lightly shaded meadows or fields.
Deer/Rabbit Resistant:
yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators:
yes / yes
Attracts Hummingbirds:
yes
Pot Size: 
square 3.5" x 4" deep perennial pot

 

Monarda clinopodia - BASIL BALM

$8.99
Details

Wild Basil Balm is unique in the genus Monarda - this one is a native woodland plant and prefers to grow in shade! It will also tolerate drier shade under trees. The white flowers (typical for bee balm) bloom from mid- to late summer, and attract more bumblebees than butterflies or other bees. This plant also attracts hummingbirds!

Picture copyright: Fritz Flohr Reynolds, Flickr

Blooming Time: June to August
Size: 
3-4' tall x 2.5' wide
USDA Zones: 
5 to 7
Culture: 
light shade, dappled shade or half-shade (morning sun, afternoon shade); prefers organic-rich soil, tolerates clay
Moisture Needs:
dry to average
Origin: 
eastern USA, primarily in the Appalachian range (see the USDA distribution map). Naturally occurs on lightly shaded mountain hillsides, in woodland edges and lightly shaded meadows or fields.
Deer/Rabbit Resistant:
yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators:
yes / yes
Attracts Hummingbirds:
yes
Pot Size: 
square 3.5" x 4" deep perennial pot

 

 

Customer Reviews

2 Review
  • Healthy plants and great customer service! 5

    Posted by Shari A Owen on Mar 30 2021

    These white monarda were very hard to find. All mail order plants are smaller than a garden center but that's how you get special plants. USPerennials has great prices, great customer service and fast delivery. Questions were answered promptly by Rad via e-mail. I'd definitely buy from them again.

  • monarda clinopodia 5

    Posted by Unknown on Aug 03 2020

    I purchased this locally in July, when we were experiencing drought and daily temperatures in the 90s. This and the other plants I bought were in great condition when I took them home, and are all doing well now after making it through the severe weather. I asked my husband to plant this one for me, and he forgot for about a week, then finally planted it in the wrong place (so we had to move it). Survived that just fine.

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