Monarda 'Blue Moon' (Bee Balm)
Bee Balm 'Blue Moon', Bergamot 'Blue Moon', Sugar Buzz Series

Compact Monarda 'Blue Moon' (Bee Balm) is a clump-forming perennial that bears dense, spherical terminal heads of lavender-blue flowers that are 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. They produce weeks of blooming from mid to late summer, resting upon a whorl of ornamental purple bracts, and draw a large number of butterflies and hummingbirds. The spectacular blossoms rise on sturdy, well-branched stems that are covered in fragrant, dark green leaves that, when crushed, release a minty scent and are frequently used to flavor beverages. This Bee Balm type makes enthralling border displays and is ideal for the center of the flower border. It has a higher than usual tolerance for powdery mildew.