Monarda 'Marshall's Delight' is a striking variety of bee balm that adds both beauty and functionality to the garden. Known for its vivid pink flowers and its appeal to pollinators, it’s a fantastic choice for gardeners looking to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds while adding a pop of color to borders and perennial beds. Once established, bee balm is relatively low-maintenance, needing little beyond occasional deadheading and dividing every few years. Deer-resistant.
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Origins: |
Native Hybrid |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1.5’ - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Root rot can be an issue in poorly-drained soils. Susceptibility to foliar diseases increase if the soil is allowed to dry. Watch for rust.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, Medicinal Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Trumpet Vine, Coneflower, Butterfly Weed
IMAGES: anonymous, Chicago Botanic Garden, Marshall's Delight
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.