Lemon Beebalm
Lemon Beebalm
Monarda citriodora
Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial,
Biennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
High
Seedling rate:
3
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
CaCO3 tolerant
Location
Min elevation:
4000
Max elevation:
8000
Counties:
Apache County,
Cochise County,
Gila County,
Graham County,
Navajo County,
Pima County,
Yavapai County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
High
Reproduction:
High
Lifespan:
Moderate
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Disturbance
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Notes:
can be aggressive if given water and good conditions
Citations:
Henry 2003