Monarda 'Prairie Night' (Bergamot 'Prairie Night' )
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1m max. spread |
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1.2m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Monarda 'Prairie Night'
Other names: Beebalm 'Prairie Night', Horsemint 'Prairie Night', Oswego Tea 'Prairie Night', Bergamot 'Prairie Night' , Monarda 'Prarienacht'
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Genus: Monarda
Variety or cultivar: 'Prairie Night' _ 'Prairie Night' is an herbaceous perennial with lance-shaped, green, aromatic foliage. From mid-summer to early autumn, it bears whorls of purple flowers on upright stems.
Monarda 'Prairie Night' is: Deciduous
Flower: Purple in Summer; Purple in Autumn
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Fragrance: Foliage is aromatic
Habit: Bushy, Clump-forming, Upright
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Specific pests: Slugs
Diseases: This cultivar is fairly resistant to powdery mildew.
Specific diseases: Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation methods: Division, Basal cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Monarda 'Prairie Night' (Bergamot 'Prairie Night' ) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in rich, moist but free-draining soil in sun or partial shade.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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