Monarda 'BLUE MOON'

Beebalm (monarda) is a summer-flowering plant from North America. There are about 15 species including both perennials and annuals, all of which come mostly from open and dry places like prairies. It belongs among the longest flowering plants of summer and its aromatic leaves would be used as a cheap substitute of bergamot that is typical for the famous Earl Grey tea. We specialize solely in perennial monardas, mostly monarda didyma and monarda fistulosa and their hybrids.

Blue Moon is a beebalm variety from the SUGAR BUZZ^® series developed by Hans A. Hansen from Walters Gardens nursery in Zeeland, Michigan, USA. It boasts dense and compact habit and good resistance to powdery mildew unless exposed to extremes such as long-lasting drought or water-logged ground. Its flowers are lilac lavender and come out atop dark green stems from midsummer until the last warm days of early autumn. Deciduous leaves are widely lance-shaped, deep green, flushed mahogany brown when young, and slightly undulated. Flowers are edible and fragrant leaves can be used in tea and other cold drinks. Blue Moon is protected by US patent No. PP29549 from 2018.

Monarda grows reliably in almost any well-drained, medium fertile soil, preferably in full sun. If forms dense clumps and remains healthy unless overwatered – then foliage may be prone to powdery mildew. Hardy to min. -34 °C (USDA zone 4).

Last update 27-12-2023