Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
‘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 |
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 31th |
| 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.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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