Description
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.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Native Hybrid |
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Height: |
1.5′ – 2′ |
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Spread: |
1.5′ – 2.5’ |
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Spacing: |
2.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 – 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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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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