Monarda 'Purple Rooster' (Bee Balm) is a clump-forming perennial boasting masses of large, royal purple flowers, borne in dense, globular terminal heads. Blooming for weeks from mid to late summer, they rest upon a whorl of decorative bracts. The colorful and nectar-rich blooms ensure that butterflies and hummingbirds are regular visitors to the garden.
Type: Perennial
Zone: 4-9
Sun: Full Sun
Height: 2-3 Feet
Spread: 1-2 Feet
Bloom time: Mid Summer-Early Fall
Flower Color: Purple
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies, Bees
Tolerates: Clay Soil, Deer