- 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:
- MONLP
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 Known 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 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
2.5 Quart
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
#1 Pot
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
#2 Pot
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
#3 Pot
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
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
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Summer
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Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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