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Monardapectinata

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Monarda pectinata by ladyannne
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Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Monarda (mo-NAR-da)
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Species
pectinata (pek-tin-AY-tuh)
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Synonym
Monarda nuttallii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

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

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Flagstaff, Arizona

Merced, California

Kathleen, Florida

Barbourville, Kentucky

Austin, Texas

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smiln32
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | December 2004 | neutral

Easily grown in ordinary garden soil so long as it is not too dry. It is tolerant of most soil conditions. It requires full sun. It ca...Read More

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