{"product_id":"monarda-midnight-oil-early-blooming-bee-balm-bergamot-native-pollinator-plant-pink-flowers-hummingbird-garden-1-gallon","title":"Monarda ‘Midnight Oil’ – Early Blooming Native Bee Balm with Pink Flowers – 1 Gallon","description":"\u003cp\u003eKick off pollinator season early with \u003cstrong\u003eMonarda ‘Midnight Oil’\u003c\/strong\u003e, a native Bee Balm known for its \u003cstrong\u003erich burgundy foliage and early blooming pink flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compact perennial blooms weeks ahead of traditional bee balms, bringing \u003cstrong\u003evibrant color and pollinator activity to your garden in late spring\u003c\/strong\u003e, when few other plants are flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms earlier than other bee balms\u003c\/strong\u003e (mid-May–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking \u003cstrong\u003eburgundy-red foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e adds season-long interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees, butterflies \u0026amp; hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, tidy growth—great for smaller spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer \u0026amp; rabbit resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: \u003cstrong\u003e1 live plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: \u003cstrong\u003e1 gallon pot (well-rooted \u0026amp; established)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem\u003eMonarda bradburiana ‘Midnight Oil’\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Names: Bee Balm, Eastern Beebalm, Bergamot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Native herbaceous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: \u003cstrong\u003e18–24 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread: \u003cstrong\u003e18–24 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Color: Soft pink with magenta speckles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Season: \u003cstrong\u003eMid-May to late June (early bloomer)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zones: \u003cstrong\u003e4–9\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Average to dry, well-draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance: Cut back after bloom to tidy shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMore mildew-resistant than many taller Monarda varieties\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly-season pollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative plant landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage \u0026amp; wildflower gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorders \u0026amp; compact garden spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHummingbird-friendly gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Plantingpartners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52503872045188,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/9.52_67.jpg?v=1783760232","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/monarda-midnight-oil-early-blooming-bee-balm-bergamot-native-pollinator-plant-pink-flowers-hummingbird-garden-1-gallon","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}