Monarda Species, Bartlett's Beebalm, Bee Balm

Monardabartlettii

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Monarda (mo-NAR-da)
Species
bartlettii (bart-LET-ee-eye)
Synonym
Monarda dressleri
Monarda malloryi
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Succulent
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tucson, Arizona

El Sobrante, California

New Castle, Delaware

Hull, Georgia

San Antonio, Texas

Woodbridge, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | March 2007 | positive

Bartlett's Beebalm, Barlett's Monarda (Monarda bartlettii) is a native to Taulipas, Mexico. It has very large rosy-purple or magenta blo...Read More

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