Monarda ‘Midnight Oil’ – Early Blooming Bee Balm Bergamot – Native Pollinator Plant – Pink Flowers Hummingbird Garden – 1 Gallon

Kick off pollinator season early with Monarda ‘Midnight Oil’, a unique native Bee Balm prized for its rich burgundy foliage and early blooming pink flowers.

Blooming weeks ahead of traditional bee balms, this compact perennial brings vibrant color and pollinator activity to your garden in late spring, when few other plants are flowering.

🌟 Why Gardeners Love It

• 🌸 Blooms earlier than other bee balms (mid-May–June)
• 🍷 Striking burgundy-red foliage adds season-long interest
• 🐝 Attracts bees, butterflies & hummingbirds
• 🌿 Compact, tidy growth—great for smaller spaces
• 🦌 Deer & rabbit resistant

📦 What You’ll Receive

• Quantity: 1 live plant
• Size: 1 gallon pot (well-rooted & established)

🌿 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Monarda bradburiana ‘Midnight Oil’
• Common Names: Bee Balm, Eastern Beebalm, Bergamot
• Plant Type: Native herbaceous perennial
• Height: 18–24 inches
• Spread: 18–24 inches
• Bloom Color: Soft pink with magenta speckles
• Bloom Season: Mid-May to late June (early bloomer)
• Hardiness Zones: 4–9

🌱 Care Instructions

• ☀️ Light: Full sun to partial shade
• 💧 Water: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil
• 🌱 Soil: Average to dry, well-draining
• ✂️ Maintenance: Cut back after bloom to tidy shape

💡 More mildew-resistant than many taller Monarda varieties

🌸 Perfect For

• Early-season pollinator gardens 🐝
• Native plant landscapes
• Cottage & wildflower gardens
• Borders & compact garden spaces
• Hummingbird-friendly gardens