LEMON BEEBALM (Monarda citriodora)


Annual
Mix of purple, pink, lavender, and white
1 to 3 feet tall
Sun or part-shade

Lemon beebalm produces a bloom spike at top of plant during spring to summer. It is somewhat drought tolerant.
Makes an excellent tea; crushed leaves have a sweet citrus aroma, attracts hummers, butterflies, and moths.

Is easy to grow. Use in xeriscape, great cut or dried in flower arrangements
Member of the mint family, also called purple horsemint or lemon mint. Comes with planting instructions.