$7.95
With richly colored flowers, ‘Dark Ponticum’ is a more upright, compact selection, that also has strikingly dark green foliage and a wonderful minty-green scent to the leaves. The color of the bloom is pure saturated violet-purple.
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Hardy Perennial
Unique violet purple blooms in the
traditional whorled fashion of monarda.
A different color for this diverse group
Flowers over a long period
Compact habit
Traditional square stems are strong
and keep the plants upright.
Excellent mildew tolerance (even here
in humid NC)
Scented foliage
Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Deer leave plants alone
| Common Name | Dark Ponticum Bee Balm |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Monarda 'Dark Ponticum' |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Sun |
| Height | 3' |
| Width | 1' |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | Summer |
| Flower Color | purple |
| Fragrance | Yes |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
