Monarda 'Blue Stocking,' a cultivar of Monarda didyma, is a striking perennial that produces unique, bluish-purple flowers in mid to late summer, adding an unusual and captivating color to the garden. The tubular flowers are arranged in dense clusters, which attract a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens. The plant's dark green, aromatic foliage adds texture and a minty fragrance to the landscape when brushed or disturbed. 'Blue Stocking' is perfect for garden borders, wildflower meadows, or containers, as it has a relatively compact growth habit compared to other bee balms. Thriving in well-drained soils and preferring full sun to partial shade, Monarda 'Blue Stocking' is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance perennial that offers both beauty and ecological benefits.
· ORIGIN - US Hybrid
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - purple
· HEIGHT - 30-36"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-8
Monarda 'Blue Stocking,' a cultivar of Monarda didyma, is a striking perennial that produces unique, bluish-purple flowers in mid to late summer, adding an unusual and captivating color to the garden. The tubular flowers are arranged in dense clusters, which attract a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens. The plant's dark green, aromatic foliage adds texture and a minty fragrance to the landscape when brushed or disturbed. 'Blue Stocking' is perfect for garden borders, wildflower meadows, or containers, as it has a relatively compact growth habit compared to other bee balms. Thriving in well-drained soils and preferring full sun to partial shade, Monarda 'Blue Stocking' is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance perennial that offers both beauty and ecological benefits.
· ORIGIN - US Hybrid
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - purple
· HEIGHT - 30-36"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-8
