Monarda didyma Blue Stocking ('Blaustrumpf')
Monarda didyma Blue Stocking ('Blaustrumpf')
Bee Balm
Unusual violet-blue summer flowers are accented by deep green foliage and dark purple stems. Long summer bloomer, great for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer
Fall		 30-36" tall x 18-24" wide Sun Part Shade 
Hardiness Zone:4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -30° to -20°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Attracts Birds Attracts BirdsAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds Attracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant Deer Resistant
Fragrant FragrantGood for Cut Flowers Good for Cut Flowers
Good for Tea Good for TeaLong Blooming or Repeat Blooming Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming
May Naturalize May NaturalizeShowy Flowers Showy Flowers
Tolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil