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Monarda citriodora

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Monarda citriodora

LEMON BEEBALM

Category: Herbaceous

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

May, June, July

Exposure

Full Sun, Part Shade

Height

12 – 18", 18 – 24", 24 – 36"

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Near Native, Pollinator Attracting, Raingarden Suitable

Monarda citriodora

Bright magenta-pink tubular flowers in dense, globed clusters. May – July. Strongly citrus-scented foliage. 1 – 3′ tall. Full sun – part shade. Average to dry soil. Cut back spent flowers to encourage reblooming. Deer resistant. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Annual, but self-sows readily. Eastern U.S. native.

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