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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.
| Genus: | Monarda |
|---|---|
| Species: | didyma |
| Variety: | 'Grape Gumball' |
| Item Form: | 1-Quart |
| Category: | Perennials |
| Bloom Season Start: | Early Summer |
| Bloom Season End: | Late Summer |
| Bloom Color: | Purple |
| USDA Zone Low: | 4 |
| USDA Zone High: | 8 |
| Uses: | Beds, Cut Flowers |
| Zone: | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| State Shipping Restrictions: | GU, HI, ID, PR, VI |
| Discount Exempt: | No |
