Upscale ‘Lavender Taffeta’ Bee Balm (Monarda)

(Bee Balm) Taller and more robust than the PARDON MY and LEADING LADY Series, the UPSCAPE series features on average plants that reach 2- 2 feet tall. UPSCALE ‘Lavender Taffeta’ bee balm has large dark lavender blooms with a lighter picotee edge giving the flowers a bi-colored effect covering the glossy, dark green foliage. Standing 22-26 inches tall and spreading to 30 inches wide, UPSCALE ‘Lavender Taffeta’ bee balm is very floriferous with blooms covering the top half of the plant. The well-branched stems support the second wave of blooms giving you even more time to enjoy this garden beauty. The UPSCALE series has shown excellent mildew resistance for a cleaner-looking plant. Hardy in zones 4-8, this native perennial likes to be planted in full sun to part shade locations and is quick to multiply filling in garden spaces. Blooming mid to late summer, UPSCALE ‘Lavender Taffeta’ attracts hummingbirds and butterflies as well as beneficial pollinators to the garden. Plant in mass, as a border, or in containers and enjoy the fragrant blooms. Monarda can be found in areas with rich moist soil such as river banks but can also handle average soil conditions. Create a colorful garden with the several colors of UPSCALE Monarda we offer. Monarda UPSCALE ‘Lavender Taffeta’ is a member of the Proven Winners Perennial Collection.