{"product_id":"monarda-didyma-balmy-lilac-compact-bee-balm-pollinator-perennial-hummingbird-butterfly-plant-deer-resistant-1-gallon-live-plant","title":"Monarda didyma 'Balmy Lilac' | Compact Bee Balm | Pollinator Perennial | Hummingbird \u0026 Butterfly Plant | Deer Resistant | 1 Gallon Live Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"635\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAdd vibrant summer color and pollinator activity to your garden with \u003cstrong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"321\"\u003eMonarda didyma 'Balmy Lilac'\u003c\/strong\u003e (Balmy™ Lilac Bee Balm), a compact, fragrant perennial that produces brilliant lilac-purple blooms all summer long. This mildew-resistant cultivar is perfect for smaller gardens, containers, borders, and cottage landscapes while attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, native bees, and other beneficial pollinators.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eUnlike traditional bee balms, \u003cstrong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eBalmy™ Lilac\u003c\/strong\u003e stays naturally compact, reaching just 10–12 inches tall, making it ideal for edging pathways, patio containers, and front-of-border plantings. 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