| Common Name | Monarda |
|---|---|
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Latin Name | Monarda citriodora |
| Top Category | Perennial |
| Bloom Season | Late Spring, Mid Summer |
| Color | Pink, Purple |
| Flavor Profile | Herbal |
| Growing Conditions | Container, Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Branching, Clumping, Upright |
| Harvest Advantages | Dried, Fresh Eating |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Plant Attributes | Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds |
| Plant Height | 24" - 36" |
| Plant Resistance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Plant Spread | 12" - 8" |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Culinary, Fragrant Garden, Medicinal, Tea |
| Germination Days | 10-15 days |
| Germination Lighting | Yes |
| Germination Info | Do not Cover Seeds, Stratify Seeds |
| Row Spacing | 24" |
| Soil Temperature | 65° - 75° |
| Seed Form | Raw |
Lemon Mint
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Lemon-scented version of Bee Balm on a taller plant with showier, pink and purple edible flowers. Citrus oregano scent, used to season wild game. Attracts bees and butterflies, used medicinally.
| Days to Maturity | 75 - 80 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 18" - 24" |
| Sowing Method | Start Indoors |
| Water Needs | Average |
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