Partial Sun to Full Sun(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height
10-14 Inches
Mature Spread
22-28 Inches
Growing Zones
4 to 8
This will be your leading lady in the garden. ‘Leading Lady Lilac Bee Balm’ will be the shining star in the garden, attracting all the best pollinators along with a fabulous scent both from her flowers and her leaves as well. This bee balm has what can be described as a spicy, clove scent which is what attracts all the pollinators to her.
Bee balm is a consistent pollinator plant, critical to our gardens so planting it will increase your blooms and fruit on other plants as well.
Leading Lady Lilac Bee Balm Care
Bee balm will tolerate part sun but does best in full sun for the most blooms and scent. And an added bonus is deer avoid her as a rule! She is hardy from Zone 4a-8b.
Leading Lady Lilac Bee Balm Spacing
‘Leading Lady Lilac Bee Balm’ will do well in average soil with regular watering. It is a clump forming plant, short in stature for bee balm, only 10-14 inches tall but can be used in borders planted 22-28 inches apart. She can also be used in containers where light is limited, or as a cut flower adding fragrance to a bouquet!
Leading Lady Lilac Bee Balm Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8
Flower Color(s): Purple
Bloom Period: Summer
Foliage Color(s): Green
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun
Height Class: Short
Height: 10-14 Inches
Spread: 22-28 Inches
Spacing: 1-2 Feet
Habit: Clumping
Watering: Consistent
Drought Tolerant: No
Resists: Deer
Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies & Bees
Features: Fragrant Foliage
Scientific Name: Leading Lady Lilac’ Monarda hybrid USPP 26,431
