Summer Blooming Monarda citriodora

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Monarda citriodora

*Lemon Mint*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Please Note: These plants are annuals.

Photo credit: Clarence A. Rechenthin @ USDA-NRCS.jpg

Soil: Mesic(Medium) to Xeric(Dry)
Sun: Full to Part
Height: 1'-3'
Color: Pink to lavender
Blooms: June-July
Flowers: Flowers are numerous and are whorled around this plant's square stems.
Leaves:

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This showy annual attracts pollinating bees and butterflies. As a result of its numerous tubular flowers, it is attractive to hummingbirds as well! This one has lemon scented foliage when crushed! Useful in the garden in Minnesota to attract butterflies.

Interesting Facts

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More Info: Not native to Minnesota. Native to the Midwest and the south.
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Other Names: Lemon Beebalm,, Horsemint, Lemonmint

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