Monarda 'Leading Lady Orchid'

Common name: Bee Balm 'Leading Lady Orchid'

Intense vivid lilac-pink flowers bloom in early summer to mid-summer.

The foliage has a minty fragrance when touched.

Hummingbird and butterfly magnet!

Great cut flower. Use in beds and borders.

Good resistance to powdery mildew.

Monarda performs best in full sun with well-drained moist soil.

Dry soil promotes powdery mildew.

Provide adequate air circulation by dividing and thinning clumps to help prevent powdery mildew from occurring.

Deer resistant.

Height: 10-14"

Spread: 22-28"

Exposure: Sun to part

Zone: 4-8

 Photo credit & courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.