Pardon My Purple Beebalm

Other Names: Bergamot, Oswego Tea

Brand: Proven Winners

Description:

A petite form of bee balm that produces multitudes of striking fuchsia-purple flowers in mid summer; this very compact form is mildew resistant as well; great for massing in the front of borders

Ornamental Features:

Pardon My Purple Beebalm features beautiful clusters of fragrant fuchsia flowers with purple overtones at the ends of the stems from mid summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It's fragrant pointy leaves remain green in colour throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.

Landscape Attributes:

Pardon My Purple Beebalm is an herbaceous perennial with a mounded form. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.

This perennial will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies, bees and hummingbirds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

• Spreading
• Self-Seeding

Pardon My Purple Beebalm is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• General Garden Use
• Mass Planting
• Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens

Plant Characteristics:

Pardon My Purple Beebalm will grow to be about 10 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 inches. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years.

This perennial does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This plant can be propagated by division.

This is a selection of a native North American species.