Monarda 'Fireball' |
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial Hardiness zones: 4-10 Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: light frost |
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Pests: Susceptible to powdery mildew so may need fungicidal sprays to keep it looking good beyond the end of summer. Pruning: Prune spent flower stems to their base after flowering. Watering: More susceptible to powdery mildew if water-stressed. | ||||||||
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