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:Idaho,Canada,Guam,Hawaii,Puerto Rico,Virgin Islands
Where do thirsty pollinators go when their reserves get low? Plant Monarda Sugar Buzz ‘Grape Gumball’ 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, Monarda Sugar Buzz ‘Grape Gumball’ 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 Monarda Sugar Buzz ‘Grape Gumball’ well-drained soil and plenty of water. Pamper it with organics the first season, then watch how carefree it becomes.
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