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A bee balm unlike the rest. With its sought after blue-purple tone of color, this bee balm would be a prized possession in your garden when it blooms during the summer. Standing out from its relatives, this particular bee balm is known to have above average resistance against powdery mildew. This lavender take on the classic bee balm is a versatile perennial flower that will be popular within your landscape, borders, or containers, for many years to come.
Bee balm is a favorite among pollinators. It attracts both hummingbirds and butterflies. It’s a fragrant addition to the garden, making it a welcoming summer bloomer that sets the tone both with scent and color. The Sugar Buzz Blue Moon Bee Balm is a versatile plant, and can be a lively addition to cut flower bouquets as well, adding an element of texture.
Sugar Buzz Blue Moon Bee Balm Care
This perennial plant survives in hardiness zones four through eight. It’s flexible with regard to sunlight and can stand full sun, partial sun or partial shade. This bee balm prefers moist, well drained soil and an average amount of water. If a dry stretch is observed, supplemental water will be needed.
Once a stem has finished blooming, it can be cut to the ground. This plant will continue blooming and producing stems throughout the warm season.
Sugar Buzz Blue Moon Bee Balm Spacing
The Sugar Buzz Blue Moon Bee Balm can reach 18 to 22 inches high. It should be spaced 18 to 22 inches apart, as it grows upward and outward.
Compare Sugar Buzz® Bee Balm
Compare flower color, mature size, garden placement, and the features that distinguish each Sugar Buzz® Bee Balm.
| Variety | Flowers | Mature Size | Best For | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep raspberry-purple | 20–24" H × 16–20" W | Rich summer color | Deep raspberry flowers on a compact mound | |
| Lavender-lilac | 20–24" H × 16–20" W | Cool-toned borders | Soft lavender flowers on an upright clump | |
| Hot pink | 20–24" H × 24–32" W | Broad flowering mass | Widest habit with strong hot-pink color | |
| Magenta-purple | 20–24" H × 16–20" W | Deep purple accent | Rich purple color on a compact, mounded plant | |
| Cherry red to deep pink-red | 20–24" H × 16–20" W | Warm-color borders | Warmest flower color in the Sugar Buzz® collection | |
| Blue-purple to lavender | 18–22" H × 18–22" W | Coolest flower color | Blue-purple blooms stand apart from the warmer selections | |
| Pinkish-purple | 14–16" H × 18–24" W | Front of the border | Shortest selection with a broader, low-profile habit |
Sugar Buzz® Blue Moon Bee Balm Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 1 Foot
- Mature Spread
- 1 Foot
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Growth Habit
- , Upright, Clumping
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Blue, Purple
- Flower Description
- Soft lavender-blue
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, 3 Season Interest, Fall Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Sugar Buzz® Blue Moon Bee Balm
- Botanical Name
- MONARDA SB 'BLUE MOON'
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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