Bee Balm 'Leading Lady Plum', Bergamot 'Leading Lady Plum', Leading Lady Series
Compact and early flowering, Monarda ‘Leading Lady Plum’ (Bee Balm) is a clump-forming, densely branched perennial which produces bright magenta-purple flowers, borne in dense, globular terminal heads. A fine mist of dark purple spots appears on the open petals. Blooming for weeks from early to mid-summer, they rest upon a whorl of decorative bracts and attract scores of butterflies and hummingbirds. They are borne atop upright stems clad with aromatic, dark green leaves. This dwarf variety is perfect for the front of borders, containers, and small gardens.
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Monarda |
Common names | Bee Balm |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid) |
Height | 10" - 2' (25cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 30" (80cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Monarda |
Common names | Bee Balm |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid) |
Height | 10" - 2' (25cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 30" (80cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Monarda ‘Leading Lady Plum’ (Bee Balm) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Monarda ‘Leading Lady Plum’ (Bee Balm) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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