Monarda Species, Lemon Mint, Lemon Balm, Horsemint, Bergamot, Lemon Bee Balm, Beebalm
Monardacitriodora

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Monarda (mo-NAR-da)
Species: citriodora (sit-ree-oh-DOR-uh)

Synonym:Monarda aristata

Synonym:Monarda dispersa

Synonym:Monarda tenuiaristata

Category
Annuals
Herbs

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Shiny/Glossy

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pink
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

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
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored