Monarda x 'Marshall's Delight'
Bee Balm
Showy, clear, vivid pink pin cushion-like flowers atop of fragrant foliage and stems, highly mildew resistant. Long blooming season. A Canadian Ornamental Plant Foundation introduction. Great combined with bright blues, whites and yellows in the garden. Cherished by butterflies and hummingbirds. Also makes an excellent cut flower!
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PinkUSDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
Interesting Notes
Our experience with Monardas is they suffer terribly from powdery mildew. 'Marshall's Delight' is a variety which has been bred to be highly resistant to powdery mildew, and we've never had powdery mildew on this variety. We have replaced our other Monarda plants with 'Marshall's Delight'. Perennial Gardening on the PrairiesThe genus is named after Nicolas Monardes, the Spanish physician and botanist who first described the South American genus Nasturtium. Garden Week
Growing and Maintenance Tips
'Marshall's Delight' prefers average to moist, organically rich, well-drained soil in fullto part sun. More prolific in full sun, but spreads faster in the shade. Fairly fast growing. Needs good air circulation. Has creeping rhizomes that can be quite vigorous in moist soils.Characteristics & Attributes
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