Monarda, Electric Neon Purple - Trio of plants

The Electric series of Monarda, or bee balm, is a floral powerhouse that’ll juice up your Indiana Zone 6a garden with more spark than a lightning bug convention! These interspecific hybrids thrive in full sun (6+ hours daily), though they’ll tolerate light shade like a sunbather who forgot the sunscreen—just don’t expect them to spread as wild. They form upright mounds, typically 20-24 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, ideal for borders, containers, or anywhere you want a pollinator pit stop. Blooming from mid-summer to late summer, their jumbo 3-inch flowers keep the buzz going—deadhead for a potential fall encore.

For gardening enthusiasts, the Electric series is electrifying: drought tolerant once established, they sip water like a frugal barista, perfect for Indiana’s dry spells with well-drained soil—soggy roots are their buzzkill. Pollinators—hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees—swarm them like it’s a nectar rave, and deer tend to ghost them—win! Hardy in Zone 6a, their glossy, dark green foliage resists powdery mildew better than most Monarda, though good air flow keeps them zappy.

Now, ‘Neon Purple’ is the series’ vibrant voltage queen. Its bright fuchsia-purple blooms practically glow in the dark, like a flower that raided a neon sign factory—stunning atop dark green leaves with a minty scent you can crush for tea. This pollinator magnet adds a shocking pop that’ll have your garden humming—your neighbors might start wearing shades or wondering if you’ve plugged your yard into the grid! Low-maintenance and tough, ‘Neon Purple’ is your ticket to a blooming jolt.