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Monarda Mohawk - Beebalm

Monarda Mohawk
Bergamot, Bee Balm, Oswego Tea, Horsemint

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Beautiful growth. Flowered well from the first year. Lovely young plant with its tousled head. Blends well with other plants (classic and Thai basil, roses ...)

ANNE D., 10/10/2017

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Value-for-money
A great perennial which is loved for the intensity of its violet-purple flowers crowned with chocolate bracts.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Monarda 'Mohawk' is a tall bee balm which is loved for the intensity of its violet-purple flowers crowned with chocolate bracts.

 

From July to August, it has flowers 5 to 6 cm (2in) in diameter, grouped in terminal whorls. These two-lipped flowers are violet-purple and nectar-rich, attracting bees and butterflies.

The deciduous leaves of Monarda 'Mohawk' are 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3in) long, lanceolate, toothed and green with prominent veins. They are highly aromatic, used for scented sachets and potpourri. When mature Monarda 'Mohawk' forms large clumps, 1.20 to 1.50m (4 to 5ft) tall.

Monarda 'Mohawk' is very hardy and easy to grow and thrives in full sun or partial shade, in any moist, rich, and well-draining soil. Plant it in the background of your garden, a flower meadow, or a mixed border along with lobelias, bellflowers, knotweeds, and grasses.

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Monarda Mohawk - Beebalm (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour violet
Flowering time July to August
Flower size 6 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Monarda

Cultivar

Mohawk

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Bergamot, Bee Balm, Oswego Tea, Horsemint

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

The Mohawk Bee Balm thrives in full sun and tolerates light shade. Plant it in a fairly rich, light, moist but well-drained soil. It does not tolerate soil drought even for a few days, so do not let the soil dry out in summer, but also protect it from excessive winter moisture. Remove faded flowers to prolong flowering. Cut back the dry clump once it is no longer decorative, in late winter. Bee Balm is prone to powdery mildew during hot and dry summers and can be attacked by slugs and snails in spring.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, light, moist and well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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