Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Monarda can be annuals or clump-forming herbaceous perennials with aromatic, ovate leaves and terminal whorls of 2-lipped, tubular flowers from summer to early autumn
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Protect from excessive winter wet and do not allow to dry out in summer. Lift and divide every three years, to maintain airflow and vigour
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring, before new growth begins, or by basal softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to encourage more flowers. Cut stems down to the ground in autumn, or leave seed heads for winter structure
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and to leaf and bud eelworms
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and rust diseases
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