Grand Parade™ Bee Balm
Monarda dydyma 'ACrade'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Grand Parade™ Bee Balm highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 3-8
Cheerful violet blooms that bring in the pollinators, the Grand Parade™ Bee Balm (Monarda dydyma 'ACrade') is an exceptionally hardy hybrid Bee Balm from the Morden Breeding Program in Manitoba.
In mid-late summer, the compact, bushy plants are covered with whimsical, 2.5-inch wide whorls of lavender-purple florets. The shiny, dark green foliage is aromatic, with a delightful fragrance of Mint that deer dislike but butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds adore! The tubular florets are nectar-rich and feed your pollinators throughout the summer!
The leaves of Monarda can be used for teas and in salads, giving rise to other common names like Bergamot and Oswego Tea, Grand Parade™ Monarda has shiny textured green leaves that look great even when not in bloom! Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 3 to 8, Monarda are cold hardy, and easy to grow!
Landscape Application:
This Grand Parade™ Monarda is a short and easy-to-manage ornamental perennial, creating borders, edging, and groupings throughout your sun landscape! Perfect for filling holes in any garden, as showy fillers in mixed planters, and as thrillers in containers!
Any garden becomes a pollinator garden and cut flower border, bringing in the beneficial insects and filling your vases with bouquets! Being an outstanding performer, Garden Parade™ will provide color and contrast for the wildflower garden, in prairies and meadows, in herb gardens, or along ponds or streams!
The bold color spreads easily into colonies, naturalizing when established, and creates juicy-hued borders, rows, in groupings, and is especially dramatic when massed!
- Unique Violet-Purple Blooms
- Shorter Perennial With Upright Spreading Clumps
- Aromatic Strong Stems & Foliage
- Great Nectar-Resource For Pollinators & Showy Cut Flowers
- Amazing Massed & Grouped, Showy Specimens & Container Accents
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Monarda flowers the best when planted in full sun but will tolerate afternoon shade, especially in hotter climates. Grand Parade™ is best grown in rich soil in a well-drained area and appreciates not being allowed to dry out. Water regularly during the summer to support the blooms and provide a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around the roots to keep them insulated and retain soil moisture more consistently.
Deadhead when the flowers fade to clean the mounds and then in the fall, remove the tops of the plants after frost kills back the foliage. Divide every few years to keep the spread in check and maintain the growing vigor.
- Full Sun Plants - Part Shade In Hot Climates
- Needs Well-Drained & Enriched Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Deadhead For Chance Rebloom & Prune Back In Fall
- Deer & Rabbits Seldom Eat Bee Balm
Bold fresh color without taking up vital garden space, the Grand Parade™ Bee Balm is a pollinator favorite and a showy garden specimen! Order yours today at Nature Hills Nursery to bring the parade of pollinators into your landscape!
