Bee Balm - Grand Parade

Butterflies Love The Purple Blooms

Bee Balm Grand Parade, Monarda 'Grand Parade'™, is an exceptionally hardy hybrid from the Morden Breeding Program in Manitoba.

In mid to late summer, the compact bushy plants are covered with whimsical 2.5" lavender purple flowers.

The shiny dark green foliage has a delightful fragrance of mint that deer dislike.

Monarda 'Grand Parade™' exhibits very good mildew resistance! It is best grown in rich soil in a well-drained area, not being allowed to dry out.

The leaves of monarda can be used for teas and in salads, and hummingbirds and butterflies cannot resist the sweet nectar of these fragrant flowers!

This 'Grand Parade™' Monarda is a short and easy to manage plant.

Being an outstanding performer, it will provide color and contrast for the perennial border, wild garden, meadow, and herb garden, or along ponds or streams, particularly when massed!

*Unique Purple Blooms

*Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant

*Compact and Hardy

Plant Facts

Family	Monarda Grand Parade
Foliage	Green
Mature Height	13 to 16 inches
Mature Spread	16 to 20 inches
Soil	Widely adaptable
Zones	3-8
Moisture	Moist
Mature Form	Upright
Growth Rate	Moderate
Sun Exposure	Full sun to partial shade
Flower Color	Lavender

Quick Overview

Bee Balm Grand Parade, Monarda 'Grand Parade'™, is an exceptionally hardy hybrid from the Morden Breeding Program in Manitoba. In mid to late summer, the compact bushy plants are covered with fun looking 2.5" lavender purple flowers. Hummingbirds and butterflies cannot resist the sweet nectar of these fragrant flowers! The shiny dark green foliage has a delightful fragrance of mint that deer dislike. Monarda 'Grand Parade™' also exhibits very good mildew resistance! Monarda are best grown in rich soil in a well-drained area, not being allowed to dry out. The leaves of monarda can be used for teas and in salads. Attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and bees, particularly when massed, monarda provides color and contrast for the perennial border, wild garden, meadow, and herb garden or along ponds or streams.


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Bee Balm - Grand Parade

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