Bee Balm, Cherry Pops #2

Monarda 'Cherry Pops' (Bee Balm) Bee Balm 'Cherry Pops', Bergamot 'Cherry Pops', Sugar Buzz Series Compact and clump-forming, Monarda 'Cherry Pops' (Bee Balm) is a perennial with cherry red blooms that measure 2 inches (5 cm) wide and are produced in dense, globular terminal heads. They produce weeks of blooming from mid to late summer, resting upon a whorl of ornamental bracts, and draw a large number of butterflies and hummingbirds. The spectacular blossoms rise on sturdy, well-branched stems that are covered in fragrant, dark green leaves that, when crushed, release a minty scent and are frequently used to flavor beverages. This Bee Balm type makes enthralling border displays and is ideal for the center of the flower border. It has a higher than usual tolerance for powdery mildew.