Lemon Bee Balm (Monarda citriodora)

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Resistances
Deer Resistant
Suitable Locations
Xeriscapic
Soil pH Preferences
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3), Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8), Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Sun Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Uses
Culinary Herb, Medicinal Herb, Will Naturalize, Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flower Color
Other: Lavender to pink to white
Flower Time
Spring, Late spring or early summer, Summer, Late summer or early fall
Flowers
Showy, Fragrant
Leaves
Fragrant
Life cycle
Annual
Plant Habit
Herb/Forb
Plant Height
12 to 30 inches
Plant Spread
9 to 12 inches
Propagation: Other methods
Cuttings: Stem, Cuttings: Root, Division
Propagation: Seeds
Self fertile, Sow in situ, Other info: Readily self-seeds. Rake into loose soil fall or early spring.
Detailed Information

Lemon Bee Balm (Monarda citriodora) is native to **North America**, specifically the **central and south-central United States** and **northern Mexico**. Its native range includes states like:

* Texas
* Oklahoma
* Kansas
* Missouri
* Arkansas
* Louisiana
* New Mexico
* Arizona
* Colorado
* Nebraska

It thrives in dry, open areas like prairies, fields, and along roadsides.