Monarda 'Saxon Purple'

Whorls of deep purple flowers over bright green aromatic foliage. Perfect for adding height to the middle or back of borders. Good mildew resistance. Very attractive to insects, especially bees. Hardy. Up to 90cm.

At a glance

Common Name

Bee Balm/Bergamot 'Saxon Purple'

Type

Hardy perennial

Height

60cm to 90cm

Colour

Purple

Spread Rate

Fast

Flowering

Mid Summer

Soil Type

Moist, Normal, Drained

Aspect

Part-shade, Sun

Pollination

Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes about Monarda 'Saxon Purple' (Bee Balm/Bergamot 'Saxon Purple')

A good, mildew-resistant variety. Mulch in spring to conserve moisture - they grow better in a rich, but not waterlogged soil.

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