'Leading Lady Razzberry' Bee Balm (Monarda hybrid)Get a head start on summer color with 'Leading Lady Razzberry' Monarda! Unlike typical bee balm varieties that bloom in midsummer, this delightful variety leads the way with bright raspberry purple flowers starting as early as the first week of June. Growing to just about a foot tall, it forms a compact, well behaved clump that won't take over your garden. The dark green leaves with a purple hue and striking dark bracts provide a perfect backdrop to

mass planting and landscapes

And the best part

season-long color

This is means that the plants are generally identified as having the capability for producing a toxic reaction

The green oakleaf foliage is a standout in its own right

but not required

Produces pink flowers in waves from spring through summer

Space plants 6-8 inches apart for best results

18-30 inches tall and 16-20 inches wide at maturity

This variety is native to North America

These striking tropical blooms are a uniform shade of perfect red and come equipped with glossy green foliage that supports each flower nicely

making it a must-have for every garden