Plains lemon monarda
Monarda pectinata

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It is a hairy annual which grows 30 cm high. The leaves have small teeth. The leaves are 5 cm long and slightly hairy. The flowers are pink to white. They occur as 2 or more flower clusters together. These can be 2.5 cm across

There are 15 Monarda species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in places with dry soil. It suits hardiness zone 7.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

The leaves are ground and mixed with meat (sausages) for seasoning.

Edible parts

Leaves, tea

How it is grown

It can be grown from seed, cuttings of division.

Its other names

Local names

Plains beebalm, Spotted beebalm

Synonyms

Probably now Monarda citriodora;