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Leading Lady Plum Bee Balm
Leading Lady Plum Bee Balm
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Monarda 'Leading Lady Plum' is an enchanting cultivar esteemed for its striking plum-colored flowers and aromatic foliage. This bee balm variety belongs to the esteemed 'Leading Lady' series, renowned for its compact growth habit and exceptional performance in the garden. The richly hued blooms of 'Leading Lady Plum' emerge in midsummer, forming dense clusters atop sturdy stems, creating a captivating display that beckons pollinators. The fragrant foliage adds to its appeal, releasing a delightful minty scent when crushed. Adored by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, this perennial is a valuable addition to wildlife gardens and pollinator-friendly landscapes. 'Leading Lady Plum' thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, tolerating a wide range of growing conditions with ease.
Product Details
- Botanical Name
- Monarda 'Leading Lady Plum'
- Common Name
- Leading Lady Plum Bee Balm
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Foliage Type
- Herbaceous
- Mature Height
- 1 - 1.5 ft.
- Mature Width
- 2-3 ft.
- Preferred Zones
- Zone 4|Zone 5|Zone 6|Zone 7|Zone 8
- Bloom Time
- April - May
- Bloom Type
- Purple Flower
- Preferred Soil Type
- Rich Moist Soil
- Sun Exposure
- Full / Part Sun
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Drought Tolerance
- Medium
- Deer Resistance
- High
