Monarda 'Blue Moon'
$27.00 / 2G
Beebalm ·
Description
Monarda 'Blue Moon', commonly known as Beebalm, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its blue-purple flowers during spring and summer. It typically matures 2–4 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is North America. Its flowers or fruit attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. In the landscape, it works well in border, small groups, and naturalized area. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer and rabbits.
Benefits
Provides seasonal color and texture and may support pollinators or other garden wildlife.
Features
Monarda 'Blue Moon' produces blue flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
| Monarda 'Blue Stocking' | |
| Beebalm | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average to Moist moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Native Cultivar (Nativar) | |
| Yes | |
| North America | |
| Yes |
| Full Sun | |
| 1 - 4 | |
| 1 - 3 |
| Blue | |
| Birds from Seed | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Sun-Loving Perennials | |
| Upright |