Beebalm 'Peter's Purple' Medicinal Height: 6 to 15 feet

Height: 6 to 15 feet

USDA Zones: 7-11

Texas homeowners

Native Americans utilized this shrub in sweat baths for treating rheumatism

Ideal for bog gardens

Beebalm 'Peter's Purple' Medicinal Height: 6 to 15 feetMonarda fistulosa x bartlettii 'Peter's Purple', is a hybrid of two North America native monardas, also known as Wild Bergamot. It is a dense, clump forming perennial that thrives in moist soils and can tolerate full sun and part shade. 'Peter's Purple' tolerates dry soils better than other Beebalm varieties. It is also said to be resistant to mildew. Use this flower in a rain garden or near a swale for a pop of color. Scientific Name: Monarda