24 varieties priced · updated daily
Monarda prices: what 24 varieties actually cost
Real prices from the mail-order nurseries we track, rechecked every day. Monarda runs $6.99 to $27.95, with a median of $12.95.
Every Monarda variety we track, cheapest first
All 24 priced varieties.
| Variety | From | High | Nurseries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balmy Purple Bee BalmMonarda didyma 'Balmy Purple' | $6.99 | $12.95 | 3 |
| Fireball Bee BalmMonarda didyma 'Fireball' | $6.99 | $12.95 | 2 |
| Blue Moon Bee BalmMonarda didyma 'Blue Moon' | $7.99 | $12.95 | 2 |
| Bubblegum Blast Bee BalmMonarda didyma 'Bubblegum Blast' | $7.99 | $16.99 | 4 |
| 'Jacob Cline' Bee BalmMonarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' | $7.99 | $28.95 | 4 |
| Spotted Beebalm Monarda punctataMonarda punctata | $7.99 | $26.99 | 2 |
| Bee Balm Oswego TeaMonarda didyma | $9.99 | — | 1 |
| Wild BergamotMonarda fistulosa | $9.99 | $26.99 | 2 |
| Balmy Lilac Bee BalmMonarda didyma 'Balmy Lilac' | $11.89 | $13.95 | 2 |
| Balmy Rose Bee BalmMonarda didyma 'Balmy Rose' | $11.89 | $12.95 | 2 |
| Red Velvet Bee BalmMonarda didyma 'Red Velvet' | $12.95 | — | 1 |
| Purple Rooster Bee BalmMonarda didyma 'Purple Rooster' | $12.95 | $13.29 | 2 |
| Balmy Pink Bee BalmMonarda didyma 'Balmy Pink' | $12.95 | — | 1 |
| Blue Stocking Bee BalmMonarda didyma 'Blue Stocking' | $12.95 | — | 1 |
| Beebalm Cherry PopsMonarda didyma 'Cherry Pops' | $13.77 | — | 1 |
| Pink Chenille Bee BalmMonarda didyma 'Pink Chenille' | $13.95 | $21.00 | 3 |
| Pink Frosting Bee BalmMonarda didyma 'Pink Frosting' | $13.95 | — | 1 |
| Grape Gumball Bee BalmMonarda didyma 'Grape Gumball' | $13.95 | $16.95 | 2 |
| Lavender Taffeta MonardaMonarda x hybrida 'Lavender Taffeta' | $13.95 | — | 1 |
| Leading Lady Razzberry Bee BalmMonarda 'Leading Lady Razzberry' | $16.00 | $16.99 | 2 |
| Bee Balm Leading Lady PlumMonarda x hybrida 'Leading Lady Plum' | $17.99 | $20.00 | 2 |
| Electric Neon Pink Bee BalmMonarda 'Electric Neon Pink' | $20.00 | — | 1 |
| Raspberry Mint Bee BalmMonarda didyma 'Raspberry Wine' | $26.99 | $27.95 | 2 |
| Bee BalmMonarda didyma 'Petite Delight' | $27.95 | — | 1 |
Prices are the lowest currently listed across the mail-order nurseries we track, re-checked daily. We take no commission and run no affiliate links. Pot size varies between listings and is the main reason two nurseries can differ several-fold on the same variety — always check the size on the nursery's own page. See what dropped in price today →
Monarda price questions
How much does Monarda cost?
Across the 24 Monarda varieties we currently track prices for, the range is $6.99 to $27.95, with a median of $12.95. The cheapest we see today is Balmy Purple Bee Balm at $6.99; the priciest is Bee Balm at $27.95. Price tracks size and rarity more than anything else — a small plug of a common variety and a mature specimen of a new introduction are different products.
Why do prices vary so much between nurseries?
Mostly pot size. The same variety sold as a bare-root division, a quart, and a three-gallon shrub can differ several-fold, and nurseries do not label sizes consistently. We record the listed price for each offer and show the lowest, so compare the size on the nursery's own page before assuming the cheapest is the best value.
Where does this price data come from?
From our own daily price checks across the mail-order nurseries we track — not an affiliate feed, and not retailer-supplied "compare at" pricing. We earn no commission if you buy, and no nursery pays for placement; each plant page simply shows whichever nursery is currently cheapest.
When is the best time to buy Monarda?
Watch the discount breadth rather than the sticker. Our price index tracks what share of plants are discounted on any given day against the recent norm, which is a better buy signal than any single listing. End-of-season clearances are real, but so is picked-over stock.
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