Bee Balm, Blue Moon

Blue Moon Bee Balm

Monarda 'Blue Moon'

Height: 20in
Spread: 18-22in
Zone: 4-8
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Time/Color: June-August; lavender-blue
Uses: Massing, borders, containers
Maintenance: Low
Other: Mildew resistant, deer/rabbit resistant, fragrant

Bee balm is the perfect plant for attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators. 'Blue Moon; has clusters of lavender-blue, tubular flowers that sit atop dark green, aromatic foliage. It is a mid-sized form of Monarda that has great powdery mildew resistant and excellent branching structure. Bee balms prefer average, moisture-retentive soils in full sun to part shade. Although powdery mildew resistant, plants do best with good air circulation.

**Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens**