| Description | Monarda Balance (Monarda) is a deep pink Monarda with mildew resistance. |
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| Pronunciation | (mo-NAR-da) |
| Plant Type | Perennials Hardy, Site author's observations |
| Hardiness Zone | USDA 4-9, AHS 9-1 |
| Sunlight | Best in full sun; tolerates some shade. |
| Moisture | Best in average. In moist sites, they will expand rapidly, becoming aggressive and invasive. |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | The flower head is composed of tubular flowers in deep pink, arranged in one or two rows around the center. Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. |
| Leaves | Opposite, pointed, and scented. This Monarda has some resistance to powdery mildew. |
| Stems | The stem is four-angled. |
| Roots | fiborus |
| Dimensions | 36-48 inches by over 36-48 inches |
| Maintenance | After blooming, cut the plant back to the ground. Cutting back removes the bare stems and mildew-covered leaves. Monarda naturally dies out in the center and should be divided every 2-3 years. Dig up healthy clumps and replant, or fill the center with compost. The plants will quickly regrow. It should be placed behind another plant to hide the space left by cutting back the Monarda. All Monarda varieties tend to get mildew, but newer cultivars are said to be mildew-resistant. |
| Propagation | Monarda cultivars do not come true from seed and must be vegetatively propagated by division or cuttings to maintain their characteristics. |
| Author's Notes | Monarda is an excellent hardy plant for the perennial garden; if a few maintenance rules and selection of newer cultivars are followed, they can be long-lasting plants. |
| Notes & Reference | #04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage), #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plant (Steven Stills), Boerner Botanical Gardens Database, #274-Site Authors' observations and growing experiences of different Monards |
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