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Monarda clinopodia

 
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Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Monarda (mo-NAR-da) (Info)
Species: clinopodia

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7 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Herbs
Perennials

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Pink
Pale Green
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Flowers are good for cutting

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

No positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Lamiaceae On Jan 27, 2006, Lamiaceae from Granville, OH (Zone 6a) wrote:

This is the most common species of wild Monarda in my area. It's similar to M. fistulosa, but it prefers a wetter, richer habitat (look for it in low woods and along riverbanks) and has no tuft of hairs on the upper lip of the corolla.

The name "White Bergamot" is somewhat misleading; flower color and form actually varies quite a bit. My best clone has large, shell-pink blooms with magenta spotting.

Unfortunately, in ideal conditions this species can become as invasive as Mentha, so I only grow it in my wild garden.

Neutral smiln32 On Dec 4, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:

Easily grown in ordinary garden soil (it's not to picky about soil types) so long as it is not too dry. Can be grown in full sun but also does well in some shade. It cannot tolerate constantly wet conditions.

The leaves can be used to make tea.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Evansville, Indiana
Cole Camp, Missouri
Washington, Missouri
Granville, Ohio



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