'Leading Lady Amethyst' Bee Balm Monarda hybrid

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  • 'Leading Lady Amethyst' - Bee Balm - Monarda hybrid
  • a group of purple flowers
  • purple flowers in a pot
  • a bush with purple flowers
  • a purple flower with green leaves
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Exposure
  • Part Sun to Sun
Flower Season
  • Summer
Mature Size
Height: 10" - 14"
Spread: 22" - 2'4"
 

This plant is hardy in zones 4 - 8

Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.

  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8

What is my hardiness zone?

NORTH BAY, ONTARIO 

ZONE 4

  • FEATURES

    Tuck this early blooming bee balm into the front of your flower border to create a colorful swath of light amethyst purple flowers. Butterflies and hummingbirds will adore it!

    Fragrant Flower
    Fragrant Foliage
    Attracts: 
    Bees
    Butterflies
    Hummingbirds
    Resists: 
    Deer
    Native to North America

    CHARACTERISTICS

    Plant Type: 
    Perennial
    Height Category: 
    Short
    Garden Height: 
    10 - 14 Inches
    Spacing: 
    22 - 28 Inches
    Spread: 
    22 - 28 Inches
    Flower Colors: 
    Purple
    Flower Shade: 
    Light amethyst purple
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Green
    Habit: 
    Clump Forming
    Container Role: 
    Filler

    PLANT NEEDS

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Early Summer
    Hardiness Zones: 
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
    Water Category: 
    Consistent
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Fertile Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Alkaline Soil
    Neutral Soil
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Container
    Cut Flower
    Landscape
    Mass Planting
    Maintenance Notes: 

    Prefers rich, moist soil and full sun but also grows well in ordinary garden soil and part shade. Provide good air circulation to prevent disease.

    'Leading Lady Amethyst' Monarda hybrid USPP 34,371, Can PBRAF
    PICTURES AND INFORMATION COPIED FROM PROVEN WINNERS 
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