This lovely native plant as many common names from Horsemint to Lemon Beebalm;
We’ve always called this fragrant beauty LEMON BERGAMOT (Monarda citriodora)
Lemon Bergamot is a self-sowing annual.
Be sure to leave seed heads for the birds & next year’s blooms!
Tall flower spikes with 2-6 fragrant purple flower clusters per stem. A short-lived perennial that will self-sow readily. Quickly fills in spaces in the garden to prevent weeds and support wildlife all year round.
Lemon scented GROUNDCOVER and a HUMMINGBIRD MAGNET? Sign me up!!
PLANT DEETS
12-30” tall with 9-12” wide.
Blooms May~July abundant moisture prolongs blooming into early Autumn.
Full Sun to Light Shade (more sun = taller plants)
Dry to medium moisture in average well drained soils.
Drought tolerant & Deer Resistant
This lovely native plant as many common names from Horsemint to Lemon Beebalm;
We’ve always called this fragrant beauty LEMON BERGAMOT (Monarda citriodora)
Lemon Bergamot is a self-sowing annual.
Be sure to leave seed heads for the birds & next year’s blooms!
Tall flower spikes with 2-6 fragrant purple flower clusters per stem. A short-lived perennial that will self-sow readily. Quickly fills in spaces in the garden to prevent weeds and support wildlife all year round.
Lemon scented GROUNDCOVER and a HUMMINGBIRD MAGNET? Sign me up!!
PLANT DEETS
12-30” tall with 9-12” wide.
Blooms May~July abundant moisture prolongs blooming into early Autumn.
Full Sun to Light Shade (more sun = taller plants)
Dry to medium moisture in average well drained soils.
Drought tolerant & Deer Resistant
