

Grape Gumball Bee Balm is an upright herbaceous perennial with well-branched sturdy stems and aromatic serrated dark green foliage. The large fragrant fringe-like flowers are vibrant magenta and bloom in whorls at the top of the thick stems in summer, attracting bees and butterflies. Best bloom in full sun and well-drained soil. Grape Gumball has improved resistance to powdery mildew.
Type: |
Perennial |
Origins: |
Native Hybrid |
Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
Spread: |
1.5' - 2.5' |
Spacing: |
2.5' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
Bloom Color: |
Purple |
Season of Interest: |
Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Root rot can be an issue in poorly-drained soils. Susceptibility to foliar diseases increase if the soil is allowed to dry. Watch for rust.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Trumpet Vine, Coneflower, Butterfly Weed
IMAGE: Photo by Ball Seed, Monarda didyma Sugar Buzz® Grape Gumball
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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