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Monarda 'Purple'

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Purple is part of the Monarda genus and is a Monarda variety. Its scientific name is Monarda 'Purple'. A perennial, Purple is known for its Forb habit and growing to a height of approximately 90.0 cm (2.93 feet).

Purple Monarda is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

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How to grow Monarda 'Purple'

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Medium

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Purple is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 4 - 9 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Purple tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 5.5 and 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Purple from seed

Transplanting Purple

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Purple is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Purple

Monarda 'Purple' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Purple exhibits. Perennial Category The category for the Purple plant. Herb
Hardiness Is Purple frost hardy? Hardy
Mature Height How tall does Purple grow? 90.0 cm / 2.93 feet Mature Spread How wide does Purple grow? 40.0 cm / 1.30 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Purple grow best in? Zone 4 - Zone 9 pH Range The level of acidity for Purple. 5.5 - 7.5
Sun How much sunlight does Purple need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Purple require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Purple need? Low
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Purple need in order to germinate? 21°C / 70°F to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Purple in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Purple? 0.2 cm / 0.08 inches

How long does Purple take to grow?

These estimates for how long Monarda 'Purple' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Purple to germinate? 14 days Average 14 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Purple? + 93 days Average 93 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Purple is ready for harvest / bloom? + 362 days Average 362 days | Min 362 days | Max 362 days (1)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Purple? = 469 days

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Monarda 'Purple'

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How to grow Monarda 'Purple'

Growing Purple from seed

Transplanting Purple

Harvesting Purple

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How to grow Monarda 'Purple'

Growing Purple from seed

Transplanting Purple

Harvesting Purple

Monarda 'Purple' information

How long does Purple take to grow?

Popular varieties of Monarda

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