Bee Balm 'Marshall's delight'

Monarda didyma

How to grow Bee Balm 'Marshall's delight'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Divide in Spring or fall around every three years.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Marshall's delight is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. A soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 is ideal for Marshall's delight as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Marshall's delight from seed

Transplanting Marshall's delight

Trimming after flowering will encourage new growth.1

As Marshall's delight is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Marshall's delight

Other Names for Bee Balm 'Marshall's delight'

Monarda didyma, Bergamot

Footnotes

1 bluestoneperennials.com/MOMD.html