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Compact, Monarda ‘Grape Gumball’ (Bee Balm) is a clump-forming perennial boasting vibrant magenta flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), borne in dense, globular terminal heads. Blooming for weeks from mid to late summer, they rest upon a whorl of decorative bracts and attract scores of butterflies and hummingbirds.
In midsummer, 'Grape Gumball' forms a solid dome of vibrant magenta, 2-2½” flowers on strong, well-branched stems. The dark green foliage forms an upright clump that will fill out containers nicely but won’t run all over the garden. It displays above average resistance to powdery mildew.
Plant database entry for Beebalm (Monarda Sugar Buzz™ Grape Gumball) with 2 images and 35 data details.
Your garden will come alive after planting the 'Grape Gumball' Monarda. It will be an open door for the hummingbirds, bees and butterflies that are attracted to this wonderfully colorful and fragrant perennial plant. Commonly called bee balm, monarda is native to eastern North America.
This plant prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun but will tolerate some shade. Bee balm can reach a height of 4 feet and will spread rapidly by underground stolons. Blossoms attract bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies, and the leaves have a minty aroma when crushed.
Monarda didyma Sugar Buzz ® Grape Gumball - Butterflies can’t resist the vibrant flowers of this Summer-blooming perennial. Strong stems lined with dark green, mildew-resistant leaves form a mid-sized clump that is perfect for the middle of the border. Try cutting a few blossoms for fresh bouquets.
Grape Gumball Beebalm has masses of beautiful clusters of fragrant purple pincushion flowers with hot pink overtones at the ends of the stems from mid summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings.
