Compact Monarda 'Blue Moon' (Bee Balm) is a clump-forming perennial that bears dense, spherical terminal heads of lavender-blue flowers that are 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. They produce weeks of blooming from mid to late summer, resting upon a whorl of ornamental purple bracts, and draw a large number of butterflies and hummingbirds. The spectacular blossoms rise on sturdy, well-branched stems that are covered in fragrant, dark green leaves that, when crushed, release a minty scent and are frequently used to flavor beverages. This Bee Balm type makes enthralling border displays and is ideal for the center of the flower border. It has a higher than usual tolerance for powdery mildew.
| Plant Type |
Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone |
4-8 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer |
| Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spacing |
18"-24" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Average |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Clay Soil, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Monarda 'Blue Moon' (Bee Balm) | Bee Balm 'Blue Moon', Bergamot 'Blue Moon', Sugar Buzz Series || Compact Monarda 'Blue Moon' (Bee Balm) is a clump-forming perennial that bears dense, spherical terminal heads of lavender-blue flowers that are 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. They produce weeks of blooming from mid to late summer, resting upon a whorl of ornamental purple bracts, and draw a large number of butterflies and hummingbirds. The spectacular blossoms rise on sturdy, well-branched stems that are covered in fragrant, dark green leaves that, when crushed, release a minty scent and are frequently used to flavor beverages. This Bee Balm type makes enthralling border displays and is ideal for the center of the flower border. It has a higher than usual tolerance for powdery mildew.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer,
Average Water Needs, Average Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Fragrant, Showy,
Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens
