Bee Balm Marshall Delight

The Monarda ‘Marshall's Delight’,Monarda didyma, also known as Bee Balm, Bergamont, Horsemint, Oswego Tea, is a clump forming perennial that has tubular, two lipped, hot pink flowers with dark green aromatic foliage. ‘Marshall's Delight’ stands at 36’ high and has a plant spread of 24 36” and blooms from July to August. If deadheaded, removal of old flowers from plant longer bloom times will be encouraged. Monarda needs to be planted in full sun, but will tolerate afternoon shade. Marshall's Delights are best grown in rich soil in a well drained area, not being allowed to dry out. The leaves of Monarda can be used for teas and in salads. Attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and bees, particularly when massed, Monarda provides color and contrast for the perennial border, wild garden, meadow, and herb garden or along ponds or streams.