Monarda bradburiana 'Midnight Oil' (Eastern Beebalm) False Holly Blooms of Bressingham introduction

Blooms of Bressingham introduction

'Little Henry' is an alternative worth considering

Growing around 3” tall and 5 – 6” in diameter

'Red Nancy' sports very rosy pink flowers from April to July that contrast nicely with the shiny foliage

Grows 26-29" tall

Monarda bradburiana 'Midnight Oil' (Eastern Beebalm) False Holly Blooms of Bressingham introductionThis native cultivar will be welcome addition to the sunny border with its mildew resistance and clumping habit. The light pink, purple spotted blooms appear earlier in the season that other beebalm, from late spring to summer, drawing hummingbirds and butterflies to the tubular flowers. Noted for its purple new growth and stems, the fragrant, low growing foliage is loosely upright and grows 24" tall. PPAF. Plant 24" apart. Photo courtesy of Brent