Description of Monarda 'Scorpion'

Monarda 'Scorpion' is a bee balm grown for deep purple flowers and scented leaves. It’s a good summer plant for moist soil, and it works best on the upper edge of a bog garden where roots stay damp but not flooded.

Appearance

It forms upright stems with aromatic leaves. Flower heads appear in summer, typically a rich purple tone. Height is often around 80 to 100cm, so it sits mid to back of a damp bed.

Care Guide

Give it moisture and airflow. Crowded plants tend to look tired quicker.

• Sun: Full sun to part shade.
• Soil: Moist, fertile soil with organic matter.
• Water: Keep evenly moist, especially in summer.
• Spacing: Give space for airflow between clumps.
• Cut back: Deadhead for more bloom, then cut down in autumn or late winter.

Divide clumps in spring to refresh them and keep flowering strong.

Suitability for Bog Garden

This suits bog gardens as a summer colour plant for the upper edge. Plant it where it gets sun, but where the soil stays moist, such as near overflow channels or beside a damp path.

It pairs well with sedges and loosestrife, and it adds a different flower shape to a bog planting scheme.

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