It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen! As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 8 inches apart. Pocahontas™ Purple Rose Beebalm will grow to be about 10 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 inches. Pocahontas™ Purple Rose Beebalm is recommended for the following landscape applications Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration It is a good choice for attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. ![]() This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. ![]() Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition. Pocahontas™ Purple Rose Beebalm is an herbaceous perennial with a mounded form. Its fragrant pointy leaves remain green in color throughout the season. Pocahontas™ Purple Rose Beebalm has masses of beautiful clusters of fragrant purple flowers with rose overtones at the ends of the stems from early to mid summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. A compact form of bee balm that produces multitudes of vibrant purple to rose flowers in mid summer strong disease resistance great for massing in the front of borders
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