- USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8
- Height 10-14 Inches Tall
- Spread 22-28 Inches Wide
This will be your leading lady in the garden. ‘Leading Lady Lilac Bee Balm’ will be the shining star in the garden, attracting all the best pollinators along with a fabulous scent both from her flowers and her leaves as well. This bee balm has what can be described as a spicy, clove scent which is what attracts all the pollinators to her.
Bee balm is a consistent pollinator plant, critical to our gardens so planting it will increase your blooms and fruit on other plants as well.
Leading Lady Lilac Bee Balm Care
Bee balm will tolerate part sun but does best in full sun for the most blooms and scent. And an added bonus is deer avoid her as a rule! She is hardy from Zone 4a-8b.
Leading Lady Lilac Bee Balm Spacing
‘Leading Lady Lilac Bee Balm’ will do well in average soil with regular watering. It is a clump forming plant, short in stature for bee balm, only 10-14 inches tall but can be used in borders planted 22-28 inches apart. She can also be used in containers where light is limited, or as a cut flower adding fragrance to a bouquet!
Leading Lady Lilac Bee Balm Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8 |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Short |
| Height: 10-14 Inches |
| Spread: 22-28 Inches |
| Spacing: 1-2 Feet |
| Habit: Clumping |
| Watering: Consistent |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Resists: Deer |
| Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies & Bees |
| Features: Fragrant Foliage |
| Scientific Name: Leading Lady Lilac' Monarda hybrid USPP 26,431 |
| Common Name: Leading Lady Lilac Bee Balm |
| Other Name(s): Horsemint; Oswego Tea; Bergamot |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- MONLLQT
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
