Monarda didyma 'Petite Delight'
Petite Delight Bee Balm

Family:

Lamiaceae (Mint Family) 56

Genus:

Monarda (Bee Balm Oswego Tea Wild Bergamot Horsemint Beebalm) 9

Plant Type:

Herbaceous 480

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 520

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 839

Flower Notes:

Red (Some pink)

Foliage Notes:

Green

Ultimate Height:

1.5 feet

Ultimate Spread:

2 feet

Light Requirements:

Soil Notes:

medium to wet

Diagnostic Characteristics:

'Petite Delight' has a compact form. The flowers are red to pink and have globe shaped heads. Leaves are dark green, serrate, ovate, and 2" long. There is a long blooming period, lasting from July to August. Good resistance to powdery mildew.

Purdue Plant Doctor

Parts and Problems of Bee Balm, Bergamot

Special Characteristics:

Flowering Characteristics 285

Plants That Tolerate 112

Wet Soil Tolerant 109

Additional Information

Bee Balm has 15 species and is native to the prairies and woodlands in North America. The name Bee Balm comes from making a balm from the leaves for bee stings. 'Petite Delight' spreads by rhizomes so it is prudent to separate clumps to control the spreading tendencies. It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

When Monarda didyma 'Petite Delight' has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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No Fruiting Observations Available

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