Monarda didyma ‘Leading Lady Lilac’
Monarda 'Leading Lady Lilac' grows small and compact and has lilac purple flowers with attractive spots and good mildew resistance.
‘Leading Lady Lilac’ grows small and compact and has lilac purple flowers with attractive spots and good mildew resistance. Monarda is native to eastern North America, is easy to grow and multiplies quickly. The flowers’ sweet nectar attracts scores of hummingbirds, butterflies and bees to the garden. The aromatic foliage smells like mint when crushed and is often used to flavour teas.
Common Name: Bee balm
Family: Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Moist soils in rich woods, thickets and bottom lands.
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