lemon beebalm

 

fragrant perennial bursting with vibrant lemon-yellow blooms to brighten up sunny garden spots + hosts a buzz of pollinators

 

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\\ lemon beebalm (MOCI)

\\ lemon beebalm (MOCI)

\\ lemon beebalm (MOCI)

plant details

lemon beebalm

identification

latin name: Monarda citriodora

usda code: MOCI

alternative name(s): Lemon beebalm, Purple horsemint, Lemon mint, Plains horsemint, Lemon horsemint, Horsemint, Purple lemon mint

classification

ecotopes class: sunny perennials + shrubs

ecological condition(s): sunny edgeprairie pocket

size range: small – less than 3 ft

habit: herbaceous

leaf retention: deciduous

light requirement: full sun – part-sun

color signature: pink or lavender flower heads

native range