Monarda 'Blaustrumpf' BLUE STOCKING monarda, beebalm
Symbivit Tric (arbuscular)
Symbivit (arbuscular)Monarda
Beebalm (monarda) is a summer-flowering plant from North America. There are about 15 species including both perennials and annuals, all of which come mostly from open and dry places like prairies. It belongs to the longest flowering plants of summer and its aromatic leaves would be used as a cheap substitute of bergamot for famous Earl Grey tea. We specialize solely in perennial monardas, mostly monarda didyma and monarda fistulosa and their hybrids.
Beebalm (monarda) is a summer-flowering perennial from North America. In July it makes 60-70 cm tall stems with strappy flowers. Blaustrumpf variety, in English speaking countries sold as BLUE STOCKING produces amethyst violet flowers that are edible so you can use them for decorating salads or summer sundaes. Leaves are mid green and appear from the ground along the stem. The top leaves beneath the flowers have prominent violet veins. They release a lovely bergamot-like fragrance, similar to what Earl Grey tea is famous for. BLUE STOCKING beabalm is known for being very resistant to downy mildew unless you let it dry out.
Last update 23-07-2013
Monarda grows reliably in almost any well-drained, medium fertile soil, preferably in full sun. If forms dense clumps and remains healthy unless overwatered – then foliage may be prone to powdery mildew. Hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4).
