Monarda Species, Bee Balm, Beebalm, Mint-leaved Bergamot, Wild Bergamot
Monardamenthifolia

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Monarda (mo-NAR-da)
Species: menthifolia (men-thih-FOH-lee-uh)

Synonym:Monarda comata

Synonym:Monarda menthifolia

Synonym:Monarda ramaleyi

Synonym:Monarda stricta

Category
Herbs
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting