'Pardon My Lavender II' Bee Balm (Monarda)
Perennial
- Vibrant lavender flowers bloom in the summer!
- Adored by honeybees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
- Easy to grow, low maintenance, and native perennial.
- Zones 4-8, sun/part sun, 18" tall x 28" wide at maturity.
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Description
This Proven Winners perennial is easy to grow, low maintenance, deer resistant, cold hardy, and pollinator-friendly. Try planting it in a container, on embankments, in rain gardens, or any other spot that needs a burst of summer color!
Details
Patent #: PP34131
Common name: Bee balm, horsemint
Zone: 4 – 8
Sun exposure: Sun, Part sun
Height x width: 14-18″ X 22-28″
Flower color: Purple
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Mid to late summer
Bloom time: Midsummer, late summer
Features: Wet soils, rain gardens, Proven Winners, native, heat tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, container gardening, edging, erosion control or embankment, ground cover, massing, rain garden, rock garden, under planting, waterside
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hours sun) to partial sun (4-6 hours sun). Full sun is recommended for best flowering.
Water: Average to abundant, depending on weather. Established plants can tolerate dry conditions.
Spacing: Space at least 24-28″ from other plants; good air circulation encourages healthy, vigorous growth.
Fertilizing: Little needed. If desired, apply a granular garden fertilizer in early spring, just as the soil begins to thaw.
Winterizing: No special care needed. Any old stems that persist after winter can be cut back in spring.
Maintenance & pruning: Remove spent blooms for better performance and looks. While not imperative, it results in a neater, showier plant.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Plant not in best condition upon arrival, not sure if they will survive.
Hello! It is common for plants to experience slight stress from shipping, as they have not experienced their ideal growing conditions at this time. We recommend placing plants in a cool, shaded spot out of direct sunlight for 24-48 hours after unpacking them. This allows them a recovery and acclimation period before planting. If you must hold them longer, place them out of direct sunlight, wind, heat, and cold, and plant as soon as possible. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process, and we can make sure your plants are on the right track! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Very happy with my plants, and the customer service for choices of plants for where I wanted to plant these thanks
Plants came packaged very well and look healthy
The packaging was perfect to keep them safe in transit, and all my plants arrived in great condition! I'm excited to get her planted and see her flourish! 💖
Plant looked like it was dead when it arrived, I tried planting it and watering to no avail
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Perfect!
Looks fine. Came looking fresh and well kept
I could not find this at my local garden center. I have always been pleased with the plants I have received from your company. They came quickly and in great shape. Blooming as we speak.
The plants arrived in good condition I planted them and they are growing. I can’t wait to the flowers when they bloom.
Healthy plants delivered timely. Just starting to bloom.
Beautiful plants. Fast shipping.
Out of my 4 orders, this one looks the best. Really bushy and deep green leaves. I’m excited to see how it does! Looks good so far.
'Pardon My Lavender II' Bee Balm
Fabulous plant! So healthy and beautiful.
Arrived a beautiful healthy plant! It has pods all over! Should be blooming in just a few days!
Plants arrived healthy and were planted the day they arrived. Already blooming and sending up new shoots. I didn’t expect both growth and blooms the first year. Very pleased.
Very healthy. Hoping for blooms
Soon. Is sending up new shoots
All plants were dry and wilted when delivered. I immediately watered and placed outside in a shaded area. All recovered except one of the pardon my lavender II plants. Upon notification the claims department quickly refunded the purchase amount.
The plants arrived healthy and securely packaged and are now thriving. Very pleased with this purchase and others made through GreatGardenPlants!
This plant did not make it. Died after a few weeks
We've got you covered with our 60-day guarantee. We guarantee that you will be satisfied with your purchase and that your plants will arrive healthy, free of pests and diseases, and true to name. Have a problem with your plant? We make it easy to place a claim via email, automated claim process, or use the chat bubble. Simply send us a photo of your plant, your order number, and a brief description of the problem within 60 days of receipt of your order. While we do not accept returns, we are happy to issue refunds. Refunds are based on the plant cost and do not include shipping charges. Allow up to 2 weeks for processing refunds. After 60 days, we cannot be responsible for the plants in your care and will not cover problems with overwintering, animals, insects, diseases, improper planting, drought, flooding, poor drainage, etc. Our goal is that you are successful with our plants (and gardening in general), so our expert staff is here to assist you with any problem you may experience. Any plant shipped dormant in spring is guaranteed to break dormancy, even if it takes longer than 60 days.
Please note: our guarantee does not cover plants grown outside of their recommended growing zones. Verify your USDA zone by clicking 'Growing Zone' in the site navigation and entering your zip code before purchasing.
Arrived looking dead and stayed dead
Hello! We apologize that you received plants that are not up to our standards. While we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we would be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
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My plants are all in the ground and I don't think they are going to survive. I am really disappointed 😞. They all arrived looking like they were burned.I will take photos soon and keep you updated. I had such high hopes. I made a new flower bed just for them.
Thank you, Debra Clay
Hello! We apologize that you received plants that are not up to our standards. While we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we would be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
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The bee balm are flowering despite being very small .I am looking forward to when they reach full size ,but gardening for many years has taught me to be very patient with perennials!
I planted the Bee Balm Plant and I water it every day and it has not grown an inch like all the other perennial plants I have planted this Spring.I am very disgusted with your company.
Hi there Robert!
I am so sorry to hear that your Bee Balm hasn't taken off quite yet! You mentioned that you water it every day, but I fear that that might be a little too much for your plant. Regardless, I'm sorry you received plants that are not up to our standards. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
'Pardon My Lavender II' Bee Balm
I ordered 2 plants for my container, planted and have kept fertilized, watered all throughout the long periods of heat. I don’t understand why today both plants are dead.🥲
Hello! We're sorry to hear that you've had trouble with your Bee Balm. It's hard to say what is going wrong without more information or photos. Please email us photos to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
Are there any bee balls that will nit take over the garden?
'Pardon My Lavender II' Bee Balm has a manageable growth habit and you can ensure it remains neat and tidy by removing spent blooms and providing adequate spacing.
I need mostly shade. Will these work?
Full sun is recommended for the best flowering. If your garden area provides mostly shade, the 'Pardon My Lavender II' Bee Balm might not perform as well as it would in a sunnier location. Check out this link to view our shade plants collection:
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/shade-plants