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Monarda citriodora
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BergamotPerennialFamily: Lamiaceae
- Height: 90cmSpread: 60cm
- Hardy
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
Purple
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle
Soil
Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Although its leaves are edible, it's sometimes referred to as 'lemon mint' and it's in the mint family Lamiaceae, Monarda citrodora is not a true mint.
Monardas have very distinctive shaggy, dome-shaped flower-heads comprising curving tube-shaped petals, which are extremely attractive to bees. Monarda citrodora flowers from mid to late summer, and blooms almost continuously if deadheaded regularly. The foliage is aromatic with a soft hint of lemon, and leaves are sometimes used in teas and for potpourri arrangements.
Grow Monarda citrodora in a free-draining soil in full sun and divide clumps every three years.
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Monarda ‘Citriodora’ and wildlife
Monarda ‘Citriodora’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Monarda ‘Citriodora’ poisonous?
Monarda ‘Citriodora’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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