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Monarda dydima

Monarda Fireball (Beebalm)

  • ‘Fireball’ is a compact beebalm cultivar that typically grows to 15-20” tall with an upright, outwardly spreading habit. Tubular, two-lipped, red-purple flowers are borne in dense, globular, terminal heads (verticillasters) atop stiff square stems clad with serrate, dark green leaves (to 2” long). Long summer bloom period (July-August in St. Louis). Attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, particularly when massed. Flowers, stems and leaves are aromatic.

  • Category: Perennial, Native
  • Patent: PP14235
  • Hardiness Zone: 4
  • Height: 12-24 Inches
  • Spread: 12-24 Inches
  • Bloom Color: Red
  • Foliage Color: Green
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Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Pollinators
Attributes
• Native
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Flowers In
• Summer Bloomer
Great Foliage In
• Summer
Sun Requirements
• Full Sun

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