Monarda
Monarda
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Monarda citriodora
Monarda citriodora
Horsemint, Beebalm, Wild Bergamot
Southern U.S. and Mexico
2
–
3 feet
2
–
3 feet
Central Texas
Texas
Full Sun
Low
Deer Resistant
Flowering
Attracts Pollinators
Hummingbirds
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About This Plant
Sun. A tough, coarse annual wildflower with minty gray-green leaves. Common in fields and along Texas roadsides, its pink pom-poms are a standout in early summer when other wildflowers are going to seed.
In the landscape, treat beebalm like a wildflower; it needs no special care but appreciates some spring moisture for a good bloom. Give it room and sufficient air circulation to alleviate mildew.
The leaves have been used for a variety of respiratory ailments and even as a perfume.
Maintenance
Sow seed in fall or spring on bare soil. Allow the seedheads to brown before cutting back in summer.
Features
Plant Type:
Wildflowers
Size:
2-3' H, 2-3' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy, Thin
Wildlife:
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators
Flower Color:
Pink, Purple, White
Bloom Time:
May, June, July
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Rudbeckia hirta
Gaillardia pulchella
Vernonia lindheimeri
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