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Blue stocking bee balm

Monarda didyma 'Blue Stocking' 'Blaustrumpf'


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Family

Lamiaceae

Description

A herbeceous perennial that grows 2-3′ feet tall and does best in full sun to part shade. The purplish pink flowers appear in mid-summer and are a favorite for butterflies and hummingbirds. A cultivar called Raspberry wine with pink red flowers is also used in the sunken garden.

Bloom Time

August

July

Type

forb

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