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Monarda 'Purple Rooster'
Monarda 'Purple Rooster'
Common Name: beebalm

The darkest, truest purple flowers to come out of Mt. Cuba’s bee balm evaluations—this selection has upright rigid stems, strongly verticality, and a rough, sand-papery texture to its foliage. Very resistant to powdery mildew.

Height: 30-36 in
Spread: 24-30 in
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8

Vernonia noveboracensis
Vernonia noveboracensis
Common Name: New York ironweed
Deep purple haze in damp meadows, roadsides and pastures. A lovely native that adapts well to any moist location.
Height: 4-7 Feet
Spread: 2-4 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-8