Monarda, Electric Neon Pink - Trio of plants

The Electric series of Monarda, or bee balm, is a jolt of floral fabulousness that’ll zap your Indiana Zone 6a garden with more buzz than a beehive at a dance party! These interspecific hybrids thrive in full sun (6+ hours daily), though they’ll tolerate light shade like a sunbather who forgot the SPF—just don’t expect them to spread as fast. They form upright mounds, typically 20-24 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, perfect for borders, containers, or anywhere you want a pollinator pit stop. Blooming from mid-summer to late summer, their oversized, 3-inch flowers keep the show buzzing—deadhead them, and they might just encore into fall.

For gardening enthusiasts, the Electric series is a high-voltage win: drought tolerant once established, they sip water like a stingy barista, thriving in Indiana’s dry spells with well-drained soil—soggy roots are their kryptonite, so keep it moist but not swampy. Pollinators—hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees—swarm them like it’s an all-you-can-drink nectar fest, and deer tend to steer clear—score! Hardy in Zone 6a, their glossy, dark green foliage resists powdery mildew better than most Monarda, though good air circulation helps keep them fresh.

Now, ‘Neon Pink’ is the series’ electric diva. Its intense, neon-pink blooms practically glow, fading slightly for a two-tone effect—like a flower that can’t decide if it’s blushing or bragging. This pollinator magnet adds a shocking pop to your garden, and its minty-scented leaves (crush ‘em for a whiff!) double as tea flavoring. Plant ‘Neon Pink,’ and watch your yard light up—your neighbors might think you’ve plugged in a floral neon sign!