Monarda 'DONNERWOLKE' monarda, bee-balm
Symbivit Tric (arbuscular)
Symbivit (arbuscular)Beebalm (monarda) is a summer-flowering perennial from North America. In July it makes 60-70 cm tall stems with strappy flowers. Donnerwolke has unusual flower colour for monarda – the flowers are rich violet purple. The leaves are mid green with some blue-green hues, and appear from the ground along the stem. They release a lovely bergamot-like fragrance, similar to what Earl Grey tea is famous for. Moreover the flowers are edible so you can use them for decorating salads or summer sundaes.
Last update 21-01-2013
It grows reliably in almost any well-drained, medium fertile soil, preferably in full sun. It spreads readily and forms a rich clump with many flowering stems until early autumn. Unless you want it to spread remove suckers in late summer. Hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4)
