- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 10 - 14 Inches
- Mature Spread 10 - 14 Inches
- Growing Zones 4 - 9
- Use As A Filler In Containers
Brighten up your landscape with the 'Leading Lady Razzberry' Monarda. Showy flowers in a deep shade of pinkish-purple stand out against the green foliage and bring visual interest to a container or landscape bed. Expect fragrant flowers in spring and summer on this clump-forming perennial. Also known as Bee Balm or Bergamot, this plant thrives in USDA zones 4 through 9.
Monarda is native to North America, so it is very easy to maintain once established. This versatile plant can be used in borders, landscapes, mass plantings, and containers. Bee Balm also makes excellent cut flowers. This plant is deer-resistant but is known to attract bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.
Leading Lady Razzberry Bee Balm Care
Monarda flourishes in a sunny spot that receives at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight. Soil should be fertile and have a pH of 6.5 to 8.0. This plant likes even moisture and prefers soil that does not completely dry out. Apply mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture. Fertilize in the spring using a balanced fertilizer to support new growth and flowers.
The 'Leading Lady Razzberry' Monarda does not require much maintenance, but spent flowers can be removed. Promote more growth by cutting back established plants once they reach a height of 12 inches. To prepare the plants for winter, you can trim back the growth to 1 inch in size.
Leading Lady Razzberry Bee Balm Spacing
Monarda will grow to be 10 to 14 inches tall and cover an area 22 to 28 inches wide. Space plants 22 to 28 inches apart to allow each plant room to grow without being crowded. As the plants become established and fill in, they can be dug up and split to promote more growth.
Leading Lady Razzberry Bee Balm Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 10 - 14 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 22 - 28 Inches |
| Spacing: 22 - 28 Inches |
| Habit: Clumping |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Flower Description: Bright Raspberry Purple |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Native to North America |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Leading Lady Razzberry Bee Balm |
| Other Name(s): Bergamot, Horsemint, Oswego Tea |
| Scientific Name: Monarda hybrid USPPAF, Can PBRAF |
- SKU:
- MONLR
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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- 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.
