USDA: 6a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H2 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height
30 - 75 cm (1 - 2.5 ft)
Spread
20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Light
full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to loam
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
Monarda citriodora (lemon mint) bears showy and fragrant blooms during mid summer to late summer. This annual has foliage that is aromatic.
Special Characteristics
This annual attracts birds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions
Bees and wasps are attracted to Monarda citriodora (lemon mint) so be careful when you are working around the plant. Also allow some buffer space around the plant in your garden design for walkways or living space in your garden. Where conditions are favourable, Monarda citriodora (lemon mint) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.
