Where do thirsty pollinators go when their reserves get low? Plant Sugar Buzz® 'Grape Gumball' Bee Balm and they will go straight to your garden. Royal purple flowers dance over the dark green foliage of this deer- and powdery mildew-resistant bee balm. Besides being a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies, this astonishing perennial draws human eyes as well. Its petite yet vibrant blooms form a seamless layer of deep purple that nearly eclipses its dark green foliage. Perfect for patio containers and the middle of your sunny borders, Sugar Buzz® 'Grape Gumball' Bee Balm is compact yet so free-flowering.
Blooming in midsummer, this perennial creates a showstopping display of color and scent. The aroma comes not from the flowers, as you might expect, but from the leaves, which release a heavenly mint scent. Wow! could this perennial get any better at all? We don't think so.
Give Sugar Buzz® 'Grape Gumball' Bee Balm well-drained soil and plenty of water. Pamper it with organics the first season, then watch how carefree it becomes.
Genus | Monarda |
Species | didyma |
Variety | 'Grape Gumball' |
ppaf | PP27498 |
Item Form | 1-Quart |
Zone | 4 - 8 |
Bloom Start to End | Early Summer - Late Summer |
Plant Height | 20 in - 24 in |
Plant Width | 16 in - 24 in |
Additional Characteristics | Butterfly Lovers, Flower, Hummingbird Lovers |
Bloom Color | Purple |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained, Wet |
Resistance | Deer Resistance, Powdery Mildew |
Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
Uses | Beds, Cut Flowers |
Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: Canada, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Idaho |