Monarda hybrid Sugar Buzz Blue Moon - Bee Balm

Monarda hybrid Sugar Buzz Blue Moon is a compact, clump-forming perennial that produces beautiful blue-violet flowers.

Product Characteristics:
• Height: 12-16 inches
• Spread: 12-18 inches
• Flower color: Blue-violet
• Flowering period: Summer
• Foliage: Dark green
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil requirements: Moist, well-drained soil
• Hardiness Zone: 4

Uses:
Monarda hybrid Sugar Buzz Blue Moon is a great addition to any garden, especially those with a cottage garden or wildlife garden theme. It's perfect for planting in borders, rock gardens, and containers.

Benefits:
This perennial is known for its showy, blue-violet flowers that are attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It is also deer resistant and low maintenance, making it a great choice for beginner gardeners.

Companion Plants:

1. Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (Purple Coneflower) - both plants have similar sun and soil requirements and the bright purple flowers of the coneflower would complement the blue-purple blooms of the Monarda.
2. Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherokee Sunset' (Black-Eyed Susan) - the bright yellow and orange blooms of the Black-Eyed Susan would create a nice contrast against the blue-purple of the Monarda and both plants are tolerant of similar soil and light conditions.
3. Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles' (Spike Speedwell) - the tall spikes of blue-purple flowers on the Veronica would pair nicely with the Monarda and both plants prefer well-drained soil and full sun to part shade.

Care Instructions:
Monarda hybrid Sugar Buzz Blue Moon prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but avoid overwatering as it can lead to root rot. Deadheading spent blooms will encourage more flowers to grow. Cut the plant back to the ground in the fall to prepare for winter.

Final Thoughts:
Monarda hybrid Sugar Buzz Blue Moon is a stunning perennial that will add color and interest to any garden. Its low maintenance requirements and wildlife appeal make it a great choice for any gardener. Plant it with other pollinator-friendly plants for a thriving and beautiful garden.