Name: Monarda bradburiana Midnight Oil #1
Brand: The Siebenthaler Company
SKU: Monarda bradburiana Midnight Oil #1
Price: 13.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Midnight Oil Eastern Bee Balm

Dark foliage, pale pink blooms, early pollinator feast, mildew tolerant

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Light pink flowers with wine red colored spots in mid May to mid June. An exceptionally vigorous and disease-free selection of the native Monarda bradburiana. Leaves emerge reddish-purple and later turn green. 18"

Botanical Name- Monarda bradburiana Midnight Oil

Pronunciation- moh-NAR-duh brad-bur-ee-AN-uh

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width-

Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade

Soil Preferences-

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Lavender to pink

Bloom Time- May - June

Companion Plants- Coreopsis 'Moonbeam' (dark foliage vs pale yellow daisies)

Fauna Attracted- Bees, hummingbirds, butterflies (including Monarchs for nectar)

Plant Habit- Perennial

Care Rating- Easy

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP51A

Yearly Care Instructions- Deadhead to encourage rebloom; thin out in spring to improve air circulation.

Trimming Instructions- Deadhead during blooming to prolong flowers. Cut back in late fall to prevent disease.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Compost in clay soil helps retain moisture but avoid overwatering.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, rust

We offer in store pickup or local delivery within 20 miles of either store- Delivery and Planting Guide

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