Blue Stocking Bee Balm (Monarda 'Blaustrumpf' BLUE STOCKING)
mo-NAR-dah 'Blaustrumpf' BLUE STOCKING

Deciduous Perennial in the Lamiaceae Family

About Bee Balms

Monarda, commonly called Bee Balm, is a genus of aromatic perennials in the mint family (Lamiaceae), native to North America. Its square stems and whorled, tubular, two-lipped flowers are classic mint-family traits, and its crushed foliage releases a strong, minty-citrusy fragrance. The genus includes several North American native species -- among them Monarda didyma (Scarlet Bee Balm), M. fistulosa (Wild Bergamot), M. bradburiana (Eastern Beebalm), and M. punctata (Spotted Bee Balm) -- along with a large number of named hybrids and selections bred for compact size, flower color, and resistance to powdery mildew, the genus's most common disease problem.

Pros

  • Outstanding hummingbird, bee, and butterfly magnet
  • Aromatic foliage that deer and rabbits generally avoid
  • Long summer bloom season
  • Several North American species and many modern cultivars bred for improved disease resistance

Cons

  • Many older cultivars and the straight species are prone to powdery mildew in humid conditions or crowded plantings
  • Taller selections can spread by rhizomes and may need dividing every few years
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 24 - 36 inches tall. 12 - 18 inches wide.
Moisture Tolerance Medium -
Zones 4a - 8b (Usually hardy to -30° F)
Tags Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Deer Resistant, Formal Garden, Fragrant Foliage, Fragrant Foliage, Full Sun, Full Sun, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rain Garden, Good for Rain Garden, Medium, Medium, Nativar, Native to North America, Non-Allergenic, Non-Allergenic, Normal Soil, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Perennial, Pond, Rabbit Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Loamy Soil, Tolerant of Loamy Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Salt, Well-Drained Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden
Bloom Period July to August
Flower Color Violet Blue
 

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Past Availability
2025 : 04/13 - 10/04
2024 : 05/01 - 10/05
2023 : 04/13 - 07/22

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Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.


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