Bee Balm 'Pardon My Lavender' (Monarda didyma 'Pardon My Lavender') is a compact selection that brings bold summer color to smaller spaces. You will see dense, rounded flower heads in lavender-pink tones held above leafy stems, plus pleasantly aromatic foliage that adds extra garden interest even when not in bloom.

Plant it where you can provide consistent moisture and good drainage. Even moisture helps the plant perform well through heat, and a layer of mulch can help keep roots cool and reduce drying between waterings. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely during summer for best flowering.

Give the clumps room and air flow. Good spacing and watering at the base (instead of overhead) can help keep foliage looking its best. If plants begin to crowd, divide the clumps and replant healthy sections to refresh growth and maintain an attractive shape.

This bee balm is a great fit for sunny to part-shade beds, mixed borders, and container plantings. Use it near paths or patios to enjoy the foliage and floral display up close, or tuck it into the front of the border where its shorter height stays in scale.

After flowering, you can deadhead spent blooms for a tidier look and to encourage additional color. Cut stems back as the season winds down, and watch for fresh shoots returning from the crown the following spring.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-9 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 14-18"
• Spread: 10-12"
• Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
• Edible: Yes

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