• Monarda Grape Gumball 2 photo credit Walters
  • Monarda Grape Gumball photo credit Walters

Sugar Buzz® Grape Gumball Bee Balm

Gorgeous 2.5" magenta blooms


Botanical Name: Monarda Sugar Buzz® 'Grape Gumball' PP27,498

Habit: Upright

Height: 20-24"

Spread: 16-20"

Hardiness Zone: 4-8

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Type
Perennial

Flower
Purple

Foliage
Green

Season
Blooms in Summer

Light
Sun

Light
Mix of Sun & Shade

Description

Deep green foliage packs tightly on upright stems that form buds at the top in early July. Buds open in mid July to reveal a solid veneer of 2.5" magenta purple blooms that continues through late summer. Fragrant blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer and powdery mildew resistant.

 

PP27498.  Introduced by Walters Gardens, Inc.  Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens.


Plant Characteristics

Performance

  • Great Garden Performance
  • Reliable Consumer Success
  • Easy to Grow
  • Low Maintenance
  • Multi-Season Interest
  • Improvement Over Existing Selections
  • Long Blooming

Special Features

  • Cool & Unique
  • Disease Resistant
  • Pest / Insect Resistant
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Cold Tolerant
  • Salt Tolerant
  • Fragrant Blooms
  • Cut / Dried Flowers
  • Cut Foliage/Stems

Functionality

  • Small, Urban Yards
  • Kid & Pet Friendly
  • Great in Containers
  • Edible Garden
  • Privacy Screening
  • Erosion Control
  • Wet Areas
  • Climbing

Wildlife & Environment

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies / Hummingbirds
  • Deer Resistant
  • Non-Invasive
  • Low Water Usage / Drought Tolerant
  • Native / Nativar

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Zipcode 29201
Zone 8
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