Monarda Sugar Buzz® 'Blue Moon' PP29549

Scientific Name: Monarda 'Blue Moon'

Also Known As

Monarda 'Sugar Buzz 'Blue Moon'
Sugar Buzz Blue Moon Beebalm

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 16"-24"
W: 12"-22"

planting zones

3a-9a

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Monarda Sugar Buzz® 'Blue Moon' PP29549 plant details

Monarda Sugar Buzz® 'Blue Moon' PP29549 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Monarda Sugar Buzz® 'Blue Moon' PP29549

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 22 IN - wide, 16 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Monarda Sugar Buzz® 'Blue Moon' PP29549

USDA Zones: 3a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Monarda Sugar Buzz 'Blue Moon' displays lavender blue flowers held by attractive purple bracts. The Sugar Buzz series offers short, compact plants for the front of the border that are smothered in long-lasting flowers. The flowers' sweet nectar attracts scores of hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees to the garden. The aromatic foliage smells like mint when crushed and can be used to make an herbal tea.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Monarda Sugar Buzz® 'Blue Moon' PP29549 plant

How to Grow Monarda Sugar Buzz® 'Blue Moon' PP29549

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous