Deciduous perennial. Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Aromatic deep green foliage is prized for teas and for adding fragrance to cut flower arrangements. Vivid magenta-purple thick ball-shaped flowers bloom from early summer through fall. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers good drainage. Hardy to 0°F.
- Botanical Name: Monarda didyma ‘Sugar Buzz Grape Gumball’
- Common Name: Semi-dwarf Bee Balm/Oswego Tea
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Dimensions (HxW): 18-24″ x 18-24″
