Monarda Leading Lady Amethyst

Available early June

Monarda 'Leading Lady Amethyst' photo courtesy of Walters Garden
Bee Balm, Bergamot

Bee Balm typically bloom in midsummer, but 'Leading Lady Amethyst' leads the way in early summer, flowering earlier and forming a more compact clump than other Bee Balm. This variety typically blooms from the middle of June into midsummer and grows just 30 cms tall. It has light amethyst purple flowers with darker interior spots on its petals.

This Monatda is well-behaved in the garden, it stays where you plant it and doesn't run around. The blossoms have sweet nectar that is highly attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds, and honeybees and the aromatic foliage is naturally deer resistant.

  • Height: 20-24 cm (10-14 in)
  • Spread: 45-60 cm (18-23 in)
  • Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-9
  • Sun or Shade: minimum 4 hours of direct sun
  • Bloom Time: late spring to mid summer
  • Leaf Colour: green
  • Bloom Colour: pinky purple
  • Critter Resistance: deer and rabbits
  • Nature Attraction: bees, butterflies and hummingbirds

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Monarda enjoys rich moist soil, however it is adaptable to average soil. Sun is best but light shade is tolerated. Dead head spent flowers to prolong bloom. This cultivar has good mildew resistance but ensure that air circulation is good and the soil does not dry out. Regular division is necessary to keep the plants healthy.

Specials

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