Botanical name:
Monarda didyma
'ACrade'
Origin:
A new perennial introduction from the Morden
Research Station that complements their recent Monarda
introductions.
Hardiness:
Zone 3 (Canadian and USDA)
Growth Rate:
The plant grows to 45 cm in height.
Description:
This exciting new herbaceous perennial produces an abundance of bright
lavender purple flowers on top of a very compact, mid-sized plant
that has attractive deep green foliage.
Excellent mildew resistance.
Landscape Value:
A colourful, prairie hardy perennial with good resistance to
powdery mildew. Well
suited to a wide variety of sites.