Monarda citriodora, commonly known as Lemon Mint or Lemon Beebalm, is a native wildflower that produces distinctive tiers of lavender-pink to magenta blooms from early to late summer. Its fragrant foliage releases a citrusy aroma with hints of mint and oregano, while its vibrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators. With upright stems and colorful, stacked flower clusters, Lemon Mint adds texture and seasonal interest to native gardens, pollinator plantings, prairie restorations, and naturalized landscapes.
Lemon Mint thrives in full sun to partial shade with dry to medium soils and adapts to sandy, loamy, and clay conditions. Native to the central and southern United States, it typically grows as an annual but may behave as a biennial or short-lived perennial in warmer climates. Its aromatic foliage is generally avoided by deer and rabbits, while its ability to self-seed helps maintain populations in suitable growing conditions.
Annuals & Perennials
Height: 1.00 to 3.00 ft
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water: Dry to Medium
Monarda citriodora, commonly known as Lemon Mint or Lemon Beebalm, is a native wildflower that produces distinctive tiers of lavender-pink to magenta blooms from early to late summer. Its fragrant foliage releases a citrusy aroma with hints of mint and oregano, while its vibrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators. With upright stems and colorful, stacked flower clusters, Lemon Mint adds texture and seasonal interest to native gardens, pollinator plantings, prairie restorations, and naturalized landscapes.
Lemon Mint thrives in full sun to partial shade with dry to medium soils and adapts to sandy, loamy, and clay conditions. Native to the central and southern United States, it typically grows as an annual but may behave as a biennial or short-lived perennial in warmer climates. Its aromatic foliage is generally avoided by deer and rabbits, while its ability to self-seed helps maintain populations in suitable growing conditions.
Annuals & Perennials
Height: 1.00 to 3.00 ft
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water: Dry to Medium