Description

Monarda fistulosa is native throughout the United States. Its purple-pink flowers attract bees,butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Though it will grow in full sun, it performs better with some shade, on a roof.

Its square stem shows that it is a member of the mint family, as does its fragrant foliage.

Profile

• Botanical Name: Monarda fistulosa
• Family: Lamiaceae
• Plant Type: Hardy Perennial
• Plant Usage: Accent
• Hardiness Zone: 3-9
• Foliage Color: Green
• Flower Color: Purple
• Bloom Time: Late Summer
• Winter Interest: Dormant
• Height: 24"
• Spread: 12"
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Origin: North America
• Self Sowing: Somewhat
• Shade Tolerant: Partial
• Substitutes: Allium schoenoprasum,