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Monarda citriodora
Also Known As
- Monarda citriodora subsp. citriodora
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 2'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 1-12
Monarda citriodora plant details
Monarda citriodora is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Monarda citriodora
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, cottage garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant foliage, long-blooming, medicinal, showy
GROWING CONDITIONS for Monarda citriodora
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Monarda citriodora plant
How to Grow Monarda citriodora
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 36"-48"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 24"-40"
Width: 18"-48"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 3'
- sun
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