Monarda pectinata Plains lemon monarda (Labiatae)

Browse Plants Articles

Power Search!

Browse Botanic Names

Sponsored By KhorWills

Monarda pectinata
Plains lemon monarda
(1 Page of 5)

The Monarda pectinata plant species is found in N. America - Nebraska, Colorado and south to Texas. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Plains lemon monarda.

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

Latin Name:  Monarda pectinata
Common Name:  Plains lemon monarda
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  Nutt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry soils[43].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in ordinary garden soil so long as it is not too dry[1, 200], though it prefers a sandy rather acidic soil in full sun[200]. There is some confusion over the correct name for this species, some reports say that it is no more than a synonym for M. citriodora[183]. There is also some doubt over whether it is an annual or a perennial. A good bee plant[200]. Subject to mildew in dry summers[200].

For further Monarda pectinata 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