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Monarda citriodora (Lemon Horsemint, Purple Horsemint)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 32280

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Lamiales Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Monarda Species: Monarda citriodora

Common Names add Lemon mint edit | delete Lemon Horsemint edit | delete Purple Horsemint edit | delete lemon beebalm edit | delete Plant Types edit Annual Drought Tolerant Fragrant Wildflower   Zones / Hardiness edit 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Flowering Start edit May   Flowering End edit July   Leaf Colour edit   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Container/Patio Edging Wildflower Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Dry Well-drained Clay / Heavy Loamy / Medium Sandy / Light Poor   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Pink Purple White   Wildlife Value edit Bees Butterflies (nectar source) Hummingbirds   Propagation Techniques edit Seed   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below If kept sufficiently watered will continue to bloom into the fall. edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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