Upscale® 'Red Velvet' Bee Balm (Monarda)

(Bee Balm) Bringing height back to the Bee Balm family with excellent disease resistance is the UPSCALE™ series of Monarda. UPSCALE™ 'Red Velvet' Bee Balm features bright magenta-red flowers that cover the top of the plant. With its well-branched habit and strong stems, the second flush of blooms is held up just as well as the first round. The tall habit of UPSCALE™ 'Red Velvet' stands 32 inches tall and spreads up to 36 inches wide creating a tall, upright mounding habit. Hardy in zones 4-8, this native perennial likes to be grown in full sun to part sun locations with average to fertile soil conditions. Blooming mid to late summer, UPSCALE™ 'Red Velvet' Bee Balm is a welcome addition to the butterflies and hummingbirds that visit your garden. The fragrant foliage and flowers make a great cut flower. Plant in mass, as a border, or in a mixed container garden for weeks of summer enjoyment. Monarda UPSCALE™ 'Red Velvet' is a member of the Proven Winners® Perennial Collection.