Monarda didyma 'Electric Neon Coral'
Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
Monarda grows easily and swiftly because it is a native of eastern North America. Thousands of hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees are drawn to the garden by the blooms' wonderful nectar. 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.