Peter's Purple Beebalm
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Monarda fistulosa x bartlettii 'Peter's Purple'
Monarda 'Peter's Purple' is a natural hybrid of Monarda fitulosa 'Claire Grace' and Monarda barlettii that occurred in the garden of Texas native plant expert Peter Loos. It is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial with aromatic, lance-shaped leaves. It has terminal whorls of two-lipped, 2.5" lavender purple flowers.
It does well in full sun but appreciates some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Soils must remain moist but well-draining. Remove spent flowers to prolong bloom. Divide clumps every 3-4 years. This plant slowly spreads by rhizomes.
Height: 3'-5'
Spread: 2'-3'
Bloom: June-August
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium
Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Central & Southern U.S. & Northern Mexico
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
