{"product_id":"lemon-beebalm-monarda-citriodora","title":"Lemon Beebalm (Monarda citriodora)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eLemon Beebalm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMonarda citriodora\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lamiaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midwest, Great Plains and Southern US\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Archetype:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prairie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual (in MN)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, Part Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry to Mesic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand, gravel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Width Range: \u003c\/strong\u003eHeight: Knees (12–24\"), Waist (24–36\"), Width: 12–18\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple, Pink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorphology Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eUpright with square stems and opposite, lanceolate leaves. Flowers are arranged in dense, tiered whorls stacked along the upper stem, each whorl subtended by showy, leaf‑like bracts. Bracts are often tinged pink, lavender, or purplish, giving the plant its distinctive layered appearance. Very similar to Monarda punctata but taller and more vibrantly colored flowers.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruits and Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces small, dark nutlets typical of the mint family. Seeds mature in late summer and readily fall near the parent plant. Germination is favored by open, lightly disturbed soil, and the species often reseeds where competition is low especially on its preferred sandy, limestone soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit and habitat: \u003c\/strong\u003eLemon Beebalm is characteristic of dry prairies, plains, roadsides, old fields, and disturbed grasslands. It prefers full sun and open ground with minimal litter or competition. The species is especially common on sandy or rocky soils and is well adapted to drought. In plantings with competition, it behaves as a short‑term, early‑successional species providing early color for establishing prairie plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Grama (\u003cem\u003eBouteloua gracilis\u003c\/em\u003e), Little Bluestem (\u003cem\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium\u003c\/em\u003e), Side‑oats Grama (\u003cem\u003eBouteloua curtipendula\u003c\/em\u003e), Blanketflower (\u003cem\u003eGaillardia aristata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003eWhite Prairie Clover \u003cem\u003e(Dalea candida\u003c\/em\u003e), Prairie Coneflower (\u003cem\u003eRatibida columnifera)\u003c\/em\u003e, Butterfly Milkweed \u003cem\u003e(Asclepias tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e), Carex muehlenbergii (\u003cem\u003eMuhlenberg's Sedge\u003c\/em\u003e),\u003cem\u003e Liatris punctata\u003c\/em\u003e (Dotted Blazing Star), \u003cem\u003eLupinus perennis\u003c\/em\u003e (Wild Lupine), Penstemon grandiflorus (\u003cem\u003eLarge Beardtongue\u003c\/em\u003e), Leadplant (\u003cem\u003eAmorpha canescens\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Associations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon Beebalm is highly attractive to bees, butterflies and wasps. The tubular flowers provide accessible nectar to hummingbirds. The plant’s strong aromatic oils discourage rabbits and deer from nibbling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnknown, Vendor Seed Stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNH Propagation Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Powers: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis plant is NOT native to MN, but neither are marigolds, zinnias or cosmos, which are all native to Mexico. Why not give this annual a try? If it is not successful you won’t see it again next year…if it works well on your sandy site, then you’ll have a vibrant plant friend that sticks around for a few years. Try it in a container first for fun pop of color by the door, patio or bare spot in a hot garden.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northern Holler, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Annual","offer_id":48695977967866,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Veggie \u0026 Late Season Annual","offer_id":48695978000634,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/9929\/3946\/files\/0559147D-39A1-47A3-96B0-95EADC952CAA.jpg?v=1777495851","url":"https:\/\/northernholler.com\/products\/lemon-beebalm-monarda-citriodora","provider":"Northern Holler, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}