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Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Rose/Mauve Violet/Lavender
Bloom Time: Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage: Herbaceous Aromatic
Other details: May be a noxious weed or invasive This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) From herbaceous stem cuttings By tip layering
Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
On Nov 17, 2009, stormyla from Norristown, PA (Zone 6b) wrote:
I planted 2 of these in the late spring in semi shade. We had one of the wettest most humid summers ever. These plants grew about 6" over the summer and are now about a foot tall. They proved to be completely mildew resistant here, when every piece of furniture was covered in the gross stuff.
Nice plant. Have had for 3 years in mostly sun and hasn't grown much if any. Don't know how can be invasive. Flowers are pretty though. Good front of the border plant.
On Jul 23, 2008, flowergirl78 from Dublin, OH wrote:
I just bought two 'petite delights' this spring... they are STILL only about 6" tall. Both plants have sent up new stalks and have some new top growth but I'm starting to worry about the height factor. Can anyone tell me if this slow growth rate is normal?
On Jul 5, 2006, Meig from Far Northwest 'burbs, IL (Zone 5a) wrote:
I just planted this a few weeks ago and while it is blooming and it very pretty, it is not resistant to powdery mildew as it is claimed to be. I have it in the wettest soil of my yard and we just had a week of rainy days and high humidity. The plants are just covered in milderw now. I just sprayed with Neem oil so we'll see how that goes.
The flowerheads are really pretty but I have never had any plant that was this susceptible to powdery mildew as this one seems to be.
On Dec 20, 2004, Lakeangel from Richmond, MN wrote:
I have had my Petite Monarda for 2 years and it is growning very well here. It has not been invasive. I'm wondering how it would grow in a pot, and may try that this coming spring.
On Jun 20, 2004, Gardengirl1204 from Richmond, VA (Zone 7a) wrote:
I have found this Bee Balm to be very NON-invasive. In fact, when I planted it, I wanted it to spread and it has stayed right in the same location for 4 years. I thought I was doing something wrong until I read about it. I have not had any problems with mildew which is a miracle here in Va.
On Sep 12, 2003, spaniel from North Yarmouth, ME (Zone 5a) wrote:
Agreed that it is marketed as mildew resistant, but this past summer (three weeks of rain), it crashed heavily !
I have a tendency to agree that it isn't showy enough for the stress it can cause, but the size is definitely useful. Tough call on that one
On Aug 14, 2003, Karenn from Mount Prospect, IL (Zone 5a) wrote:
I have several varieties of monarda, all but one susceptible to mildew, which has not been a big problem for me. However this dwarf variety literally "sank" twice, in different locations, from powdery mildew! After the second time, I frankly decided not to try again - I did not think this showy enough to "beat myself up" trying in my Zone 5a/4b yard!
On Aug 13, 2003, echoes from Southern MB Canada wrote:
This Monarda is mildew resistant. After several years it has formed a nice clump, but is not invasive. Needs careful placement because of its unusual colour, looks good with soft yellow, white, cream.
On Feb 1, 2003, lupinelover from Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) wrote:
A dwarf monarda. Marketed as being very resistant to mildew.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Savannah, Georgia Hebron, Kentucky North Yarmouth, Maine Saint Paul, Minnesota Kirksville, Missouri Jamesburg, New Jersey Belfield, North Dakota Bucyrus, Ohio Cincinnati, Ohio Columbus, Ohio Dublin, Ohio Norristown, Pennsylvania Aberdeen, South Dakota Knoxville, Tennessee Lexington, Virginia
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