Plant Notes: Fragrant flower and leaves, drought tolerant, good cut flower, deer and rabbit resistant. Great for making tea. Oswego Indians used it for tea and remedies.
 
Growing Tips: Does best in Full Sun with moist organic soil, but will grow in dry to wet soil with full to part sun.
 
Container Size: 
 
Bloom Time: July to August
 
Bloom Color: Lavender/Violet
 
Height: 2 to 5 feet
 
Soil Moisture: Dry, Medium, Wet
 
Soil Type: Rich organic the best for spreading
 
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
 
Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds, Song Birds, Pollinators. Monarda plants are larval host plants to the Orange Mint and Hermit Sphinx Moths 
 
Hardiness Zone: 4,5,6,7,8,9
 
Other Names: Monarda fistulosa, horse mint, bee balm