Monarda, Hybrid Beebalm, Horsemint, Bee Balm 'Lambada'

Monarda

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Monarda (mo-NAR-da)
Synonym
Monarda hybrida
Monarda citriodora
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Danger
Not Applicable
Hardiness
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Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Pink
Lavender
Fruit Colors
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Growing Habit
Shiny/Glossy
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
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
Disease Resistance
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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Annuals
Herbs
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Patent Information
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Number of Vein Pairs
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Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
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Awards (if applicable)
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Awards (if applicable)
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Kernel Color
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Heat (Pungency)
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Classification
Regional

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

Wedowee, Alabama

Jacksonville, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Tallahassee, Florida

Welaka, Florida

Edinburg, Illinois

Olive Branch, Illinois

Bridger, Montana

Loretto, Tennessee

Arlington, Texas

Brazoria, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Desoto, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Spicewood, Texas

Radford, Virginia

Wytheville, Virginia

Camano Island, Washington

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Bridger, MT | February 2007 | positive

I have had success with this plant here in southern Montana, I have found it growing in the wild, and I grow it in my garden. It is sepe...Read More

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San Anselmo, CA (Zone 9a) | June 2005 | positive

Beautiful wild flower in Central Texas that blooms around late May to early June, this year it coincided with Indian Blanket, a lovely co...Read More

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