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Monarda didyma 'Blue Stocking'
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Monarda 'Blue Stocking'
- Violet-purple tubular flowers on square stems
- Foliage has a mint scent when crushed
- Upright, clumping habit
- Use in the perennial border
- Category: Perennials
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Height: 30-40 in
- Spread: 24-30 in
- Bloom Color: Purple
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Naturalizing |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Monarda didyma 'Blue Stocking'
To care for Monarda didyma Blue Stocking, ensure it is planted in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. Regular watering is essential, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
