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Bee Balm (Monarda citridora)
(M citridora). Hardy perennial. A brilliant addition to late summer gardens. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees flock to these edible, reddish-purple tubular flowers on rounded flower heads. 24-30" tall. Leaves and flowers are used for tea. Part shade.
ALL ABOUT BEE BALM, AKA LEMON MINT
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Family: Mentheae
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Species: Monarda citriodora
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Difficulty: easy
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Sun: full or part sun
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Sowing Method: direct sow
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Planting: spring or fall
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Frost Tolerance: frost tolerant
| soil temperature: | 65-70, clay |
| mature spacing: | 1' |
| succession: | n |
| self seeding: | y |
Description: This hardy perennial is a brilliant addition to late summer gardens. Butterflies, hummingbirds and bees flock to these edible, reddish purple tubular flowers on rounded flower heads. Leaves and flowers used for tea. Likes part shade and clay soil. 24 - 30" tall, Native of the American SW. Lemon scented.
Guidelines: Growing:
Plant seeds: direct sow after frost, thin to 1' apart
Soil/temp: 65-70, clay.
Days to emergence: 7-21
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