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The showy blooms of the Sugar Buzz™ Lilac Lollipop Bee Balm stand out and create a captivating display. Also known as Monarda, this plant has 2.5-inch, globe-like flowers on upright stems. The fragrant flowers are a lavender hue and bloom from July through summer’s end.
This clump-forming plant makes a lovely addition to borders, beds, or containers. The Sugar Buzz™ Lilac Lollipop Bee Balm gives a space a cottage vibe. Deep green foliage provides additional color. The mesmerizing flowers are a draw for butterflies and hummingbirds. Grow this plant as a perennial in zones 4 through 8.
Sugar Buzz™ Lilac Lollipop Bee Balm Care
Bee Balm needs full to partial sun. Plant in rich, moist, well-drained soil and water when the soil is dry. Sugar Buzz™ Lilac Lollipop Bee Balm is a thirsty plant that thrives in damp conditions. Apply a layer of mulch to retain moisture. Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
This plant is not a heavy feeder, but a dose of balanced fertilizer in the spring helps Bee Balm get off to a good start. Too much fertilizer may impact the number of blooms, so only feed the plant once per year.
Sugar Buzz™ Lilac Lollipop Bee Balm Spacing
Monarda SUGAR BUZZ® 'Lilac Lollipop' Bee Balm reaches 20 to 24 inches tall and 16 to 20 inches wide. This cultivar is resistant to powdery mildew, so you can space plants about 18 inches apart when creating a border or mass planting.
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™ Lilac Lollipop 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
- 1-2 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 1-2 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Clumping, Upright
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Purple
- Flower Description
- Purple
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Dark Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Sugar Buzz™ Lilac Lollipop Bee Balm
- Also Known As
- Lilac Lollipop Bee Balm
- Botanical Name
- Monarda SUGAR BUZZ 'Lilac Lollipop'
- 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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