
Light Needs

Mature Height

Mature Spread

Growing Zones
- Partial Sun to Full Sun (5+ hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 10-12 Inches
- Mature Width 10-12 Inches
- Growing Zones 4-8
A tiny plant with big pink flowers: 'Pardon My Pink' Bee Balm (Monarda didyma) will brighten your garden all summer long. Bee balm is known to attract bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. You'll delight in watching butterflies use the large flower heads as landing pads and the hummingbirds making their way around the slender, tube-like petals. Be sure to plant Pardon My Pink where you can watch all the activity and see the colorful blooms.
Bee balm is native to North America and grows well in zones 4 through 8. Most monarda shrubs grow to between 2 and 5 feet, but 'Pardon My Pink' Bee Balm reaches no more than a foot high and wide. It is the perfect filler for a butterfly or hummingbird plant container. Be sure to place it where you can enjoy its fragrant leaves and flowers. It's deer resistant, too, and Pardon My Pink has been hybridized to resist mildew.
Pardon My Pink Bee Balm Care
'Pardon My Pink' Bee Balm is a versatile native that can grow in full or part sun. The plant prefers rich soil, and you can fertilize it each spring with an organic balanced fertilizer or by adding a layer of compost each spring. It is said to be a great border plant near vegetable gardens, but it also can have a place in nearly any area of your landscape. Removing dead blooms encourages new ones throughout spring and summer. You also can remove a few blooms before they fade and use them in cut flower arrangements.
Pardon My Pink Bee Balm Spacing
Space 'Pardon My Pink' Bee Balm shrubs about a foot from each other or other plants to give them room to grow and air to circulate.
Interesting Facts: -Growing monarda near tomatoes in the garden is said to improve the health and flavor of the tomatoes. -Monarda is the natural source of the antiseptic Thymol, the primary active ingredient in some kinds of mouthwash. -Monarda didyma has a long history of being used by some tribes of Native Americans as a medicinal plant to cure skin infections, minor wounds and even excessive cases of gas.
Pardon My Pink Bee Balm Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8 |
Flower Color(s): Pink |
Bloom Period: Summer |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
Height Class: Medium |
Mature Height: 10-12 Inches |
Mature Spread: 10-12 Inches |
Spacing: 10-12 Inches |
Habit: Upright |
Watering: Average |
Drought Tolerant: No |
Resists: Deer |
Attracts: Butterflies, Bees, Hummingbirds |
Features: Fragrant Foliage |
Scientific Name: Pardon My Pink' Monarda didyma USPP 24,244 |
Common Name: Pardon My Pink Bee Balm |
Other Name(s): Horsemint; Oswego Tea; Bergamot |
Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- MONPP
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.

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

#5 Pot
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
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 Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 24th |
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 |
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