(Monarda bradburiana)
Pot Size: 3.5" Pot or 6 Pack Plugs
Bloom Color: Soft pink to lavender flowers with purple spotting.
Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer (earlier blooming than other bee balms).
Height & Width at Maturity: 12–24" tall, 12–18" wide.
Growth Habit: Compact, clumping perennial with aromatic foliage; does not spread aggressively like some monarda species.
Suggested Use: Pollinator gardens, borders, naturalized plantings, cottage gardens, and dry gardens.
Seed/Spread Type: Clump-forming; spreads slowly by short rhizomes and seed.
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade.
Water Requirements: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established, prefers average to dry soils.
Rain Garden Use: Suitable for upper edges of rain gardens with well-drained soil.
Pollinator Value: Excellent. Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Deer Resistance: Yes. Aromatic foliage makes it deer- and rabbit-resistant.
Other Notes: More mildew-resistant than common bee balm varieties; valuable for earlier season pollinator support.