Monarda Sugar Buzz ‘Blue Moon’ Bee Balm Ppaf

Monarda Sugar Buzz ‘Blue Moon’ is a compact, pollinator-friendly perennial known for its rich lavender-blue blooms and delightful minty fragrance. Part of the Sugar Buzz™ series, this bee balm grows in tidy clumps, ideal for smaller gardens, borders, and containers.

From mid to late summer, ‘Blue Moon’ produces dome-shaped flower clusters that are irresistible to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its aromatic foliage is deer-resistant and tolerant of humidity and mildew, making it a resilient, colorful choice for sunny garden beds.

• Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Bloom Time: Mid to Late Summer
• Mature Height: 20–24 Inches
• Mature Spread: 16–20 Inches
• Hardiness Zone: 4–8
• Fragrant, Pollinator Favorite, Mildew-Resistant

Plant Care Instructions and Attributes

• Thrives in full sun and well-drained, rich soil.
• Water regularly, especially during dry spells.
• Deadhead to prolong blooming and promote compact growth.
• Divide every 2–3 years to maintain vigor.

Note: The plant is shipped in a 1-gallon pot, firmly secured with protective packaging. Dormancy in fall and winter may cause it to appear dry or leafless—this is completely normal. It will flush back out in spring.

We cannot ship certain plants or sizes to California due to restrictions placed by the Department of Agriculture.