Bee Balm 'Grand Marshall'
Best low maintenance perennial for attracting garden pollinators.
Bee Balm 'Grand Marshall' is a perennial known for its gorgeous reddish-purple flowers and graceful mounded shape, making it a valuable addition to any summer garden. It is an excellent choice for attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, contributing to a vibrant ecosystem. The plant features impeccable foliage and scented leaves, adding to its appeal. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. This variety is also noted for its deer resistance and heat or drought tolerance, making it a low-maintenance and resilient choice for various garden settings.
$11.95
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Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
986
/ 4677
#986 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-57%
Below average
Shipped As
3.52.639.5
/ Pot: " h x " w ( fl oz)
Who it's for
- Gardeners wanting to support local ecosystems and wildlife
- Homeowners seeking low-maintenance, healthy flowering plants
- Landscapers desiring continuous, eye-catching floral displays
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited space or those preferring contained growth
- Novice gardeners in challenging climates or with shady yards
- Busy individuals seeking truly hands-off garden additions
Key Specs
Shipped As
Pot: 3.5" h x 2.63" w (9.5 fl oz)
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
3-9
Mature Size
2.5' h x 2' w
Sun Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type
Rich, moist, well-drained
Bloom Season
Summer
Flower Color
Red-purple
Features
- Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies
- Scented leaves add fragrance to the garden
- Excellent cut flower for bouquets
- Resistant to deer browsing
- Tolerant of heat and drought
- Graceful mounded shape
- Impeccable foliage quality
- Attracts beneficial insects
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Bee Balm 'Grand Marshall' for its exceptional vigor and ease of establishment. Gardeners report robust growth and abundant, vibrant blooms that reliably attract a diverse array of pollinators, including bees and hummingbirds. Its resilience and low maintenance requirements make it a favorite, delivering significant visual impact and ecological benefit with minimal effort. Many appreciate its consistent performance year after year, making it a valuable addition for enhancing garden biodiversity and beauty.
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