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    Monarda lindheimeri

    Also Known As

    • Bee Balm
    • Bergamot
    • Lindheimer Beebalm

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 6a-8b

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    Monarda lindheimeri plant details

    Monarda lindheimeri is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. 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 lindheimeri

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Monarda lindheimeri

    USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Monarda lindheimeri plant

    How to Grow Monarda lindheimeri

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 36"-48"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Monarda 'Prairie Gypsy'

    aka Prairie Gypsy Bee Balm

    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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    Monarda 'Marshall's Delight'

    aka Bee Balm, Bergamot, Horsemint, Oswego Tea

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-28"

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Monarda 'Jacob Cline'

    aka Monarda didyma 'Jacob Kline', Bee Balm, Bergamot, Horsemint, Jacob Kline Bee Balm, Oswego Tea

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Monarda 'Jacob Cline' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Monarda fistulosa

    aka Bee Balm, Wild Bergamont

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Monarda fistulosa close-up, flower by Hardyplants
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