Monarda is part of the Monarda genus. Its scientific name is Monarda.
Monarda is a genus of plant commonly known by the names of “Beebalm” or “Bergamot”. It has approximately 16 species all which produce a very highly fragrant oil that has a long history of medicinal use.
Blooms appear in these approximate colours: Red crimson and Medium purple and Pink. When mature, blooms are roughly 8.0 cm (that's 3.12 inches in imperial) in diameter.The mature flowers are of a double form. Leaves appear approximately as a Dark green colour. Monarda grows as a perennial and is a herb / flower. Being a perennial plant, it tends to grow best over several years (approx 3 years and greater). Monarda is known for its forb habit and growing to a height of approximately 90.0 cm (2.93 feet). This plant tends to bloom in early summer. Try planting Monarda if you'd like to attract butterflies, bees, and birds to your garden.United States is believed to be where Monarda originates from.
Monarda is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!
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How to grow Monarda
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Full Sun
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Medium
Propagation can occur by hardwood and softwood cuttings, root cuttings, layering, and division. Division of the root ball is the most popular method, and occurs most frequently due to spread. The plant should be divided every 3 to 5 years to reduce spread and keep the central core of the plant healthy. This will also help prevent root rot and provide improves air circulation about the foliage to impede powdery mildew.1
A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. The USDA Zones typically associated with Monarda are Zone 4 and Zone 9. Monarda tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil. Keep in mind when planting that Monarda is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions.Growing Monarda from seed
Seed should be stratified at least briefly before sowing. Seed may direct-sown or started by wintersowing, in coldframes or greenhouses at soil temperatures approaching 70 degrees Fahrenheit.1
Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.Transplanting Monarda
Monarda prefers full sun and moist but well-drained soil. Plants in partial shade or filtered sun show fast horizontal spread and may flower less. It is considered aggressive in the South-eastern United States, Monarda can grow in a wide variety of soil conditions.1
Companion plants for Monarda
These plants have been known to grow well alongside Monarda so consider planting:
Repellent plants for Monarda
These plants will not grow well with Monarda so avoid planting these within close proximity:
None known
Common Monarda problems
These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Monarda plants:
Monarda Etymology
The genus was named for Nicolas Monardes who wrote a book in 1574 describing plants found in the New World.
Other names for Monarda
Bergamot, Bee balm
Monarda L., Monarda x, Monarda hybrid
Misspellings: bee-balm, bee balm
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Footnotes
Popular varieties of Monarda
- Panorama Mix
- Petite Delight
- Panorama Red Shades
- Raspberry Wine
- Cambridge Scarlet
- Raspberry Queen
- Bluestocking
- Hot Pink
- Marshall's Delight
- Gardenview Scarlet
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