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Bee Balm 'Grand Marshall' - S1
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Bee Balm 'Grand Marshall'

Monarda hyb.
A tremendous asset to the summer garden, 'Grand Marshall' has gorgeous reddish-purple flowers, a graceful mounded shape–not too tall, not too short–and impeccable foliage. It is a perfect choice for enticing hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies into your garden.
SKU #P8126

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Pot: 3.5" h x 2.63" w (9.5 fl oz)
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Mature Size
2.5' h x 2' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer
Color
Red-purple crown-like flowers
Features
Scented Leaves
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Beneficial Insects
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
This summer blooming perennial can be planted in early spring or fall.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Bee balm is an essential perennial for sunny, moist meadow plantings and informal borders, where it attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. For the best show, plant into compost-enriched soils and space well apart to discourage powdery mildew. Deadhead flower heads that have faded to encourage a rebloom or cut down after flowering. A member of the mint family, it spreads by runners, creating a wide mounded shape. Divide every 2-3 years, or cut offshoots to replant.
Final Spacing:
2'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
Keep moist, especially in full sun, but avoid overly saturated soils.
Soil pH:
Prefers acidic to neutral, but will grow in slightly alkaline soils.
Fertilizer:
Each spring, apply about 1/2-1" of compost.
Diseases & Pests:
Excellent resistance to powdery mildew. Best practices include thinning stems of established clumps to allow good air circulation and keeping soil evenly moist. 
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest when the flowers are nearly open.