Perennials

Monarda didyma 'Pardon My Cerise'

Pardon My Cerise bee balm

'Pardon My Cerise' Bee Balm Monarda didyma, Photo courtesy of Proven Winners

Large, dark cherry-pink flower heads top a short, aromatic clump. Adds summer color without the height of traditional bee balm. Remove mildewed foliage; resistance does not eliminate disease.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Mature size: 14–18 in. tall × 10–12 in. wide
Water: Consistently moist
Hardiness: USDA zones 4–8
Bloom: Cherry pink, 2½–3 in.; mid–late summer.

Sizes & prices

#1$16.99
#1$16.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Resistant, not browse-proof.
Drought: Keep consistently moist; not a dry-site choice.
Wet soil: Moist, well-drained soil; avoid stagnant water.
Mildew: Improved resistance, not immunity; allow air circulation.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Native range

Native range / parentage: Cultivated selection of a Kentucky-native species; not wild local stock.

Growing & care

Watering: Water the soil during dry periods; avoid drought stress.
Airflow: Thin crowded stems and divide spreading clumps as needed.

Sources & photo credits

Walters Gardens

www.environment.fhwa.dot.gov

NC State Extension

Photo: 'Pardon My Cerise' Bee Balm Monarda didyma, Photo courtesy of Proven Winners · Authorized promotional use

Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.