Lemon Beebalm
Monarda citriodora
Specifications
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Foliage: Deciduous
- Height: 1 - 1 1/2 feet
- Bloom Color: Purple
- Bloom Time: June July
- Sun Exposure: Sun
- Spacing: 12" on center
Landscape Character
Lemon beebalm is a 1-2 ft., aromatic winter annual with unusual, tuft-like, lavender to pink, whorled flower heads.
Horsemint has a distinctive citrus or lemony scent when the leaves are rubbed or crushed. It is very easy to grow and often forms large colonies.
Wildlife
Bees and butterflies are attacted to this plant.