Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
This Leading Lady Bee Balm has orchid pink flowers, with incredible fragrance not only in her flowers but her leaves as well. What more could you want in a plant? She is going to be great as a cut flower, is a come hither plant to the birds, bees, hummingbirds and more. An added bonus is she is going to be a showoff by blooming all summer long in the garden.
Bee balm is one of the best plants for our pollinators, so having it in the garden ensures that other plants including vegetables will be pollinated as well. ‘Leading Lady is naturally deer resistant too saving her from Bambi. As a perennial you will know that she will be doing encores for a long time in the landscape.
Leading Lady Orchid Bee Balm Care
Leading Lady Orchid Bee Balm does best in full sun to part sun with a well-drained but evenly moist soil. It is hardy from Zone 4a-8b and is winter hardy and summer tolerant. Fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer and occasionally remove spent flowers.
Leading Lady Orchid Bee Balm Spacing
Leading Lady is a petite plant, only growing 10-14 inches tall and 22-24 inches wide. This makes it an ideal plant to use as a border in the garden, in a container or in a mass planting 1-2 feet apart, center on center. Don’t forget to use her in a cutting garden as well for adding fragrance to a bouquet!
Leading Lady Orchid Bee Balm Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8 |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| 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 Orchid' Monarda hybrid USPPAF |
| Common Name: Leading Lady Orchid Bee Balm |
| Other Name(s): Horsemint; Oswego Tea; Bergamot |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- MONLO
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.
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known 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
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.