Bee Balm, Leading Lady Orchid

Leading Lady Orchid Bee Balm

Monarda 'Leading Lady Orchid'

Height: 10-14in
Spread: 22-28in
Zone: 4-8
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Time/Color: June-August; orchid & light pink
Uses: Massing, borders, containers
Maintenance: Low
Other: Mildew resistant, deer/rabbit resistant, fragrant

Bee balm is the perfect plant for attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators. 'Leading Lady Orchid' has clusters of orchid and light pink bicolor, tubular flowers that sit atop dark green, aromatic foliage. A dwarf, compact form of Monarda that has great powdery mildew resistant and excellent branching structure. Bee balms prefer average, moisture-retentive soils in full sun to part shade. Although powdery mildew resistant, plants do best with good air circulation.