Botanical Name: Monarda didyma 'Petite Delight'
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Common Name: Petite Delight Beebalm  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Lavender, Pink

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium, High, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees, Invasive

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border

 

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Petite Delight is a dwarf beebalm, growing about 18 inches tall and 24 inches wide or more. It has lavender rose flowers early to late summer, and is mildew resistant. Foliage has a lovely minty scent when crushed and is very nice in ice tea.
Plant in full sun to a bit of shade, in well drained, loamy soil. Not drought tolerant, if heavily mulched it does well with weekly watering; sporadic watering (too much and then too little) may cause stress and increase the incidence of powdery mildew and leaf spot. It is in the mint family and will spread. Very effective at attracting pollinators to the garden.