Species Monarda clinopodia | Known

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Names

Common Names: Basil beebalm, White bergamot

Growth

Height: 24-48 inches
Spread: 6-12 inches
Growth Rate: Medium to fast-growing

Appearance

Bloom Color: White to yellowish
Foliage Color: Green
Fall Foliage Color: Orange to red

Environment

Hardiness Zones: Zones 4a-9b
Sunlight Requirements: Ideally full sun, tolerates partial sun
Soil Type: Moist, fertile loam
Soil Drainage: Moist but well-drained
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0

Lifecycle

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

Reproduction

Propagation Methods: Seeds and cuttings

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife: Attracts bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank: Species
Author: L.
Publication: Sp. Pl. : 22 (1753)

Superior Taxa

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

Synonyms

Monarda clinopodifolia Monarda allophylla Monarda altissima Monarda glabra Monarda rugosa Monardella caroliniana Monarda fistulosa var. clinopodia

References

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