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Bee-You™ Bee-Happy Bee Balm
Monarda hybrid 'Bee-Happy' PP #29,080
Pronunciation: mo-NAR-da
SKU #42922
Showy cerise-red blooms on stiff, upright stems that blanket the lush, bushy, minty-basil-scented, dark green foliage. This carefree, naturally rounded plant with a uniform habit is truly mildew free. Plant en masse for an inviting display of color in sunny borders and containers. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 15 to 18 in. tall, 12 to 15 in. wide.
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent, Hillside |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Daylily (Hemerocallis); Phlox (Phlox); Turtlehead (Chelone); Catmint (Nepeta); Iris (Iris) |
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in humusy, rich, moisture-retentive soils, but highly adaptable to a variety of soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, maintain evenly moist soil; does not tolerate dry conditions. Hard prune old foliage annually, before new growth emerges in spring. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.