Cherry Pops Bee Balm is an upright herbaceous perennial with sturdy stems and aromatic serrated dark green foliage. The fringe-like glowing cherry red flowers blooms in whorls at the top of the thick stems in summer, attracting bees and butterflies. Best bloom in full sun and well-drained soil. Type: Perennial Origins: Native Hybrid Height: 1.5' - 2' Spread: 2' - 3’ Spacing: 2.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Red Season of Interest: Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Root rot can be an issue in poorly-drained soils. Susceptibility to foliar diseases increase if the soil is allowed to dry. Watch for rust. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Trumpet Vine, Coneflower, Butterfly Weed IMAGES: Photo by Mark, One Garden Brighton, (2) Photo by julie corsi, Glowing red, (3) Photo by yewchan, Mondara, (4) Photo by carlfbagge, DP2M2475 Monarda Didyma Flower from the Dacha Garden *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
