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Leading Lady Plum Bee Balm

Proven Winners

$27.99
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$27.99
This product does not ship to: Idaho
  • USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8
  • Height 10-14 Inches Tall
  • Spread 22-28 Inches Wide

You will love the magenta flowers of Leading Lady Plum Bee Balm almost as much as the butterflies and hummingbirds the flowers attract. Bee balm, or Monarda, is a North American native with a stunning blossom. This hybrid is special for its unique flower color and early blooms. You should start seeing the large spoke-like petals open in early summer. It keeps blooming through at least midsummer weeks.

With a height of about 10 to 14 inches and a clumping spread of about 2 feet, Leading Lady Plum Bee Balm is a low-growing but eye-catching choice. Spruce up containers with this bee balm as a filler around taller plants in the back or middle. It's also a great choice for borders, since the plant is a native and easy-care hybrid. You'll enjoy the fragrant flower and foliage. Bee balm is deer resistant.

Leading Lady Plum Bee Balm Care

Plant your Leading Lady Plum Bee Balm in full sun (at least 6 hours a day) for best performance, but it also does well in part sun of 4 to 6 hours a day. It is cold hardy to zone 4 and can tolerate heat of up to zone 8, so it's a versatile native flower. Your bee balm prefers rich, moist soil and regular watering. You can remove faded blooms to encourage more flowers. In fact, cut a few to bring in for flower arrangements.

Leading Lady Plum Bee Balm Spacing

If you plant Leading Lady Plum Bee Balm in a group or near other plants in your landscape, be sure to space the plants 1 to 2 feet apart. Giving bee balm some air circulation helps prevent diseases.

Leading Lady Plum 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 Plum' Monarda hybrid USPP 26,447
Common Name: Leading Lady Plum Bee Balm
Other Name(s): Horsemint; Oswego Tea; Bergamot
Brand: Proven Winners
SKU:
MONLPQT

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.

4 Reviews - Leading Lady Plum Bee Balm Show Reviews

  • 5
    Lady...

    Posted by Cynthea Snyder on Sep 10, 2022

    I received the nice Lady Plum Bee Balm plant in great condition. Have it potted in large pot and it’s doing great! Can’t wait until it blooms! Fast service from Plant Addicts!

  • 5
    Plants

    Posted by Judie Papadakis on Sep 26, 2020

    They have been planted but not bloomed yet. They are healthy and hopefully wiil have a late bloom or early spring blooms. Judie

  • 5
    Plants arrived timely and in great condition...

    Posted by Susan Cristiano on Jun 09, 2020

    Looking forward to it blooming this summer. Happy to have it ready to plant and in healthy condition upon arrival. Thank you.

  • 4
    bee garden

    Posted by P. Laorena on Mar 20, 2019

    I'm trying to turn my yard into an insect sanctuary. I thought this would be a perfect addition. I ordered 4 of these, and they all came in great shape. I even got free shipping, which always makes me happy. The bees absolutely loved it last summer. Can't wait for this spring and summer when they are even bigger plants and flowers!