Species Monarda citriodora | Known

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Names

Common Names: Lemon Beebalm, Lemon Bergamot, Purple Horsemint, Lemon Horsemint, Lemon Mint

Growth

Height: 6 to 24 inches
Spread: 8-12 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate

Appearance

Bloom Color: Pinkish purple
Foliage Color: Green
Fall Foliage Color: Orange to red

Environment

Hardiness Zones: Zones 3-10
Sunlight Requirements: Ideally full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Clayey, limestone, humus, and sandy loam soils provide optimal growth conditions with good drainage and nutrient content.
Soil Drainage: Well-drained soil is ideal for Monarda citriodora.
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5

Lifecycle

Lifecycle: Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle: Deciduous
Seasons of Interest: Spring and Summer
Bloom Time: Spring and Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods: Seeds, Cuttings, Division

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank: Species
Author: Cerv. ex Lag.
Publication: Gen. Sp. Pl. : 2 (1816)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Pteridobiotina
Phylum: Angiosperms
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Monarda

Inferior Taxa

Monarda citriodora var. austromontana Monarda citriodora var. citriodora Monarda citriodora var. parva

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024