Monarda 'Leading Lady Plum' PP26447

Also Known As

Monarda didyma 'Leading Lady Plum'
Leading Lady Plum Bee Balm

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-14"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Monarda 'Leading Lady Plum' PP26447 plant details

Monarda 'Leading Lady Plum' PP26447 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer magenta and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Monarda 'Leading Lady Plum' PP26447

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in summer
Uses: compact, early-blooming, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Monarda 'Leading Lady Plum' PP26447

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Lady leads the pack by blooming earlier than any other Bee Balm, making the leading pollinators happy! Plants are well branched & compact at a mere 12-14” tall and 2’ wide and this Lady stays put unlike her relatives that tend to “run around”! Magenta purple blooms early to midsummer attract bees and hummers for miles. Full sun and average soil that stays moist makes this happy; deer/critter resistant.