05/24/2022
Monarda 'Peter's Purple' (Monarda fistula x M. barlettii) commonly known as beebalm or bergamot, is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial with aromatic, lance-shaped leaves. It has terminal whorls of two-lipped lavender purple flowers with purple calyces that are 2 1/2 inches long. 'Peter's Purple' is not as hardy as other Monarda cultivars, but it is mildew resistant and thrives in heat and humidity. It grows 3 to 5 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide.