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
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Pink
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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
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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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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