- USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8
- Height 14-18 Inches Tall
- Spread 10-12 Inches Wide
‘Pardon My Lavender’ bee balm is an absolute pollinator magnet in the garden! It will look like a pollinator convention with bees, hummingbirds, butterflies and a host of other pollinators. Not only are the flowers fragrant but the leaves are fragrant too with a spicy, clove-like scent.
‘Pardon My Lavender’ is resistant to fungus unlike many other monarda, which makes it the perfect plant for wet areas. The purple/pink blooms cover the plant making it an ideal border plant. Bee balm is native to North America and was used by many Indian tribes as a medicinal. It blooms all summer long for lots of color in the garden! It is also resistant to rabbits as well.
Pardon My Lavender Bee Balm Care
It is a clump forming perennial that is long lived in the garden. ‘Pardon My Lavender’ grows 14-18 inches tall and spreads to 10-12 inches wide. Plant the bee balm in average soil for best results. It is hardy from Zone 4a – Zone 8b.
Pardon My Lavender Bee Balm Spacing
Use in pollinator gardens, as a filler in a container or plant it as part of a perennial garden design.
Pardon My Lavender Bee Balm Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8 |
Flower Color(s): Lavender |
Bloom Period: Summer |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
Height Class: Medium |
Height: 14-18 Inches |
Spread: 10-12 Inches |
Spacing: 10-12 Inches |
Habit: Upright |
Watering: Average |
Drought Tolerant: No |
Resists: Rabbits |
Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies & Bees |
Features: Fragrant Foliage |
Scientific Name: Pardon My Lavender' Monarda didyma USPPAF |
Common Name: Pardon My Lavender Bee Balm |
Other Name(s): Horsemint; Oswego Tea; Bergamot |
Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- MONPL
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- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
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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.