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Monarda fistulosa 'Claire Grace'

Monarda Claire Grace

Wild bergamot has been a historic favorite, treasured for its herbal properties and uniquely shaped blooms. Supporting a variety of bees and butterflies, this readily spreading, aromatic plant blooms pink in summer, favoring average, well-drained soils typical of most garden plots. 'Claire Grace' is a cultivar developed by Barb and Michael Bridges and named for their daughter. It differs from wild-type Monarda fistulosa due to its more strongly upright stems, dark pink bloom, and deep green foliage. Trials at the Mount Cuba Center rated 'Claire Grace' as resistant to powdery mildew.

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Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 3 ft
Hardiness Zone: 4-9


Bloom Color: Pink

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Cultivar
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Ecoregion
Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Tolerance
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Fragrant
Edible
Landscape Use
Meadow garden
Massing
Rain Garden
Growth Habit
Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution