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More InfoOrigin: US Native Other Common Names: Lemon Bergamot, Lemon Beebalm, Lemon Mint, Prairie Bergamot, Wild Bergamot, Lemon Balm, Lemon Horsemint, Plains Horsemint, Lemon Bee Balm, Lemon Bergamot, Purple Horse Mint Duration: Perennial Bloom Time: Summer Height: 24” to 36” Spacing: 18” to 24” Light: Full Sun to Part Shade Soil Moisture: Medium USDA Zone: 3a-9b Germination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds on soil surface at 70F and water. Seeds Per Oz: 750000 With a delightful lemon scent and lavender flowers, this wildflower is a favorite of butterflies and hummingbirds. Stiff, square stems support the tubular and fragrant flowers, and all parts of the plant have a distinct lemony scent when crushed or bruised. Some Monarda species are commonly called bee-balm in reference to a prior use of the leaves as a salve for bee stings. Effective in hummingbird, butterfly, cottage and herb gardens, as well as in native plant areas and prairies. A lovely plant all around! Click Map to Zoom In  Note: Many wildflowers can grow in areas outside of their natural range.
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