Monarda citriodora Lemon bergamot (Labiatae)

Browse Plants Articles

Power Search!

Browse Botanic Names

Sponsored By KhorWills

Monarda citriodora
Lemon bergamot
(1 Page of 5)

The Monarda citriodora plant species is found in Central and Southern N. America to Mexico. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Lemon bergamot.

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

Latin Name:  Monarda citriodora
Common Name:  Lemon bergamot
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  Cerv.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Limestone barrens and slopes[43].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, succeeding in ordinary garden soil so long as it is not too dry[1]. Requires a moist soil and a sunny position[1, 200]. Likes some shade. Prefers a sandy rather acidic soil[200]. This species is closely related to M. pectinata[235]. Said to be a perennial in some books and an annual in others, it has acted as an annual with us so far[K]. A good bee plant[200]. Subject to mildew in dry summers[200].

For further Monarda citriodora gardening information
click on one of the blue links below

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
View their bibliography
Useful Edible Plants Future