{"product_id":"monarda-midnight-oil","title":"Monarda ‘Midnight Oil’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMonarda bradburiana ‘Midnight Oil’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Bee Balm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark, Dramatic Foliage with Delicate Pink Blooms!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet a Bee Balm that's just as beautiful before it flowers as it is in full bloom! Monarda ‘Midnight Oil’ brings an unexpected touch of drama to the garden with its rich chocolate-purple new growth, glossy foliage, and delicate lavender-pink flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike traditional Bee Balm varieties grown primarily for their colorful blossoms, ‘Midnight Oil’ makes a statement from the moment its foliage emerges in spring. Deep burgundy-purple leaves and stems gradually mature to glossy bronze-green, creating beautiful seasonal contrast. As late spring approaches, clusters of soft pink flowers with distinctive wine-purple spotting appear above the foliage, adding a charming finishing touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut this remarkable perennial offers more than beautiful coloring. Its fragrant leaves, compact growth, and excellent pollinator appeal make it a wonderful choice for gardeners who appreciate plants that are both attractive and hardworking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Midnight Oil’ is also noted for its improved resistance to powdery mildew, a common problem among traditional Bee Balm varieties. Its naturally clumping growth makes it easier to incorporate into garden borders without the aggressive spreading associated with some other Monardas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether planted alongside colorful perennials, tucked into a pollinator garden, or grown in a decorative patio container, Monarda ‘Midnight Oil’ delivers a captivating combination of distinctive foliage, charming flowers, and easy-care beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful choice for gardeners who love Bee Balm but want something a little different!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Growers Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68139284332910,"sku":"HER-MON03","price":10.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/5179\/2465\/files\/MidnightOilBeeBalminBloom.png?v=1794422204","url":"https:\/\/thegrowers-exchange.com\/products\/monarda-midnight-oil","provider":"The Growers Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}