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Red Velvet Bee Balm
Monarda UPSCALE™ 'Red Velvet' PP35800
Bee Balm
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These plants are perfect for landscape design and filling border spaces, with well-branched stems supporting a second bloom flush, providing extended flowering enjoyment for both gardeners and visiting bees. Showcases large cherry red flowers and displays bronze-tinged emerging foliage. Native to eastern North America, Monarda is easy to grow and spreads rapidly.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Deer resistant.
- Fragrant.
- Good for cut flowers.
- Grows well in patio containers.
- Low maintenance.
Quick answers
How big does Red Velvet Bee Balm get?
About 24-30" tall and 36" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Red Velvet Bee Balm need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Red Velvet Bee Balm need?
Moderate water use.
Will Red Velvet Bee Balm grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Red Velvet Bee Balm deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Red Velvet Bee Balm in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Red Velvet Bee Balm wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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