Monarda punctata Horse mint (Labiatae)

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Monarda punctata
Horse mint
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The Monarda punctata plant species is found in N. America - Louisiana and Florida, north to Long Island. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Horse mint.

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Latin Name:  Monarda punctata
Common Name:  Horse mint
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:  0.4

Habitat:  Dry sandy soils in fields on or near to the coastal plain[43, 235].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in ordinary garden soil so long as it is not too dry[1, 200]. Requires a moist soil and a sunny position[200]. This species prefers a light dry alkaline soil[238]. A polymorphic species[200]. A good bee plant[200]. Subject to mildew in dry summers[200].

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