Leading Lady™ Plum Bee Balm

Leading Lady™ Plum is a compact, clump-forming bee balm with fragrant magenta-purple blooms and aromatic dark-green leaves. It flowers in early summer and reaches about 10–14 inches tall by 22–28 inches wide. The Proven Winners profile lists part sun to sun, consistent moisture, and USDA zones 4a–8b. [View the exact Proven Winners plant profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/monarda/leading-lady-plum-bee-balm-monarda-hybrid). ## Garden Uses Place this short perennial near the front of a sunny or partly sunny border, where its flower heads can be seen and visited by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its compact, clumping habit also suits containers and small-space plantings. The dark green foliage and fragrant flowers add interest in a mixed perennial bed. ## Maintenance Keep the soil consistently moist, especially while the plant establishes and during hot weather. Leave space around the clump for air movement, and remove spent flower heads to tidy the plant. Its flowers and leaves are fragrant, and the selection is listed as deer resistant.