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Monarda fistulosa 'Claire Grace'
Wild Bergamot
Prolific blooms for over 8 weeks in summer, these enormous, soft lavender flowers attract butterflies, native bees and hummingbirds. Its foliage is fragrant and extremely tolerant to powdery mildew and, with its dense from, it’s perfect for landscape massing near a pond or in a rain garden.
Benefits
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Blooms are hummingbird and butterfly magnet |
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Stems provide winter cover for beneficial insects |
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Superb for use in rain gardens |
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Perfect for massing for long summer color |
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Drought resistant once established |
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Deer Resistant and powdery mildew tolerant |
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Native Trivia The Mint family contains many fragrant plants such as Lavender, Mint and Wild Bergamot. This family is easily identifiable because of its square stems and fragrant foliage. In general bees, butterflies and hummingbirds love these Mint family members! |
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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8 |
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"I thrive on the sweet nectar from these spectacular flowers as do my hummingbird friends!" |
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Good Companions
Coneflower
(Echinacea purpurea),
Sneezeweed
(Helenium flexuosum)
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Characteristics & Attributes
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