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Leading Lady Lilac Bee Balm

Proven Winners

$29.99
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$29.99
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  • 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:
MONLL

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

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

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

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

#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

#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

#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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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

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.

3 Reviews - Leading Lady Lilac Bee Balm Show Reviews

  • 5
    great purchase!

    Posted by Rose Stanger on Jan 22, 2022

    It's been a few months since I bought this. But I was very happy with the order and am already planning my order for this spring!

  • 5
    glad I bought this

    Posted by Karla Stewart on Dec 29, 2021

    glad I bought this plant, looked great in the garden

  • 5
    5 star review

    Posted by Allan Waller on Apr 21, 2020

    very happy with the customer service directly from the owners, the quality of the plants that arrived and the price. can't beat shopping from the comfort and safety of your own house.