Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
- Dark fuchsia-purple flowers of large size
- Short, compact form that won't flop
- Minty, licorice-like fragrance
The foliage of "Lavender Taffeta" is lustrous and dark green, with dark lavender purple blooms. Monarda grows easily and swiftly because it is a native of eastern North America. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees in large numbers are drawn to the garden by the sweet nectar of the flowers. Teas are frequently flavored with the fragrant leaf, which when crushed has a minty scent.
Uses: Borders, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Flower Beds, Mass Planting
Nature Attraction: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance: Deer
Notable Features: Fragrant, Native
Growth Habit: Upright, Mounding
Homeowner Growing Tips: Grow in full sun, preferably, or dappled shade. Avoid crowding. Plant in moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Amend with compost before planting. Water new plantings regularly to establish. Thereafter, do not allow plants to dry out in summer. Deadhead after flowering for rebloom. In early spring, cut old foliage to the ground; divide every 3-4 years at this time, if desired. Apply a balanced all-purpose fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) in spring when growth resumes.
Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc
