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Monarda bradburiana 'Midnight Oil'Product Details
Midnight Oil Monarda
Monarda bradburiana 'Midnight Oil'Midnight Oil Monarda is a dramatic perennial valued for its rich, dark-hued flowers that bloom from mid to late summer, adding depth and contrast to landscapes. Its aromatic, deep green foliage forms a bushy, upright mound, providing year-round texture and structure. Reaching 18 to 24 inches tall and wide at maturity, Midnight Oil Monarda is ideal for borders, cottage-style plantings, or mass displays where bold color is desired.
- Perennial with upright, bushy growth habit
- Moderate growth rate
- Deep burgundy to nearly black tubular blooms in mid to late summer
- Aromatic green foliage adds texture and structure
- Excellent for borders, beds, and mass plantings
Midnight Oil Monarda thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9, it is drought-tolerant, heat-hardy, and a dependable choice for adding dramatic color and lasting visual interest to Texas landscapes.
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| Scientific Name | Monarda bradburiana 'Midnight Oil' | Eupatorium greggii |
| Size at Maturity | 1.5' H x 1.5' W | 1.5' H x 1.5' W |
| Leaf Retention | Herbaceous | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | Purple | Purple |
| Bloom Times | Spring & Summer | Spring, Summer & Fall |
| Sizes Available | — | 1 Gal |
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