'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.
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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Other plants like this Monarda didyma 'Petite Delight' (Petite Delight Bee Balm)
