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Monarda 'Grape Gumball'
Monarda 'Grape Gumball'

Monarda 'Grape Gumball'

$11.95

Monarda 'Grape Gumball' is a compact bee balm with vibrant lavender purple flower clusters that bloom in midsummer above aromatic deep green foliage. Its dense rounded habit and saturated color make it a strong focal point in sunny plantings while delivering excellent pollinator activity through the peak of the season.

Height & Spread: 10 - 12 in x 12 - 16 in

Bloom Time: Midsummer

Light Requirements: Full sun to part sun

Soil Preference: Average to moist well drained soil

Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Deer Resistance: Deer resistant

Native Status

This cultivar is derived from Monarda species native to North America. While not a straight native selection it retains strong ecological value and performs well in pollinator focused plantings.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Hummingbirds

  • Highly attractive to hummingbirds which feed from the tubular flowers throughout its midsummer bloom.

Butterflies

  • Draws in Monarchs, Swallowtails, and Painted Ladies that visit frequently for nectar.

Bees

  • Supports native bees and bumblebees which gather nectar and pollen from the densely packed flower heads.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

  • Space 12 - 16 in apart to allow airflow and maintain a full compact habit.

Landscape Placement

  • Ideal for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and container plantings where its compact size and bold color can be easily showcased.

Companion Plants

  • Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' (Switchgrass) - Provides upright structure and warm toned foliage that contrasts with the rich purple blooms.
  • Echinacea purpurea 'PowWow Wild Berry' (Coneflower) - Extends bloom interest and reinforces strong pollinator activity through the season.
  • Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan) - Adds bright yellow midsummer color that pairs well with the saturated tones of monarda.
  • Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage) - Brings vertical flower spikes and complementary color contrast.
  • Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low' (Catmint) - Offers a soft mounding form and long bloom period that balances the dense flower clusters.

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