Monarda didyma 'Pardon My Purple' ~ Pardon My Purple Bee Balm Size:1 GALLON The coarsely toothed foliage with

The coarsely toothed foliage with paler undersides turn yellow brown in fall

Large fragrant dark red flowers bloom from mid summer into fall

(2) Photo by Paul Downey

Giant Hyssop

4 to 3 meters)

Monarda didyma 'Pardon My Purple' ~ Pardon My Purple Bee Balm Size:1 GALLON The coarsely toothed foliage withPardon My Purple Bee Balm is a dwarf herbaceous perennial with upright stems and aromatic serrated dark green foliage. The full sized fuchsia purple fringe like flowers blooms in whorls at the top of the thick stems in summer, attracting bees and butterflies. Best bloom in full sun and well drained soil. Has good resistance to powdery mildew. Monarda didyma is a native host for several moths, including Gray Marvel and Hermit Sphinx. The flower nectar