Plant Library

Monarda fistulosa

Common Name: Monarda

Botanical Name: Monarda

Variety: fistulosa

Blossom Color: Purple

Bloom Time: Jul-Sep

Zone: 3 to 9

Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

Mature Height: 36-48"

Mature Width: 24 - 36"

Notes: Also called Bee Balm or Horse-Mint, this Minnesota native has lovely lavender blossoms with distinctively aromatic foliage. It is a must-have component of prairie and savanna communities and tolerates a wide range of soil types. Monarda is a favorite of butterflies, bees and hummingbirds.