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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