Botanical Name: Monardella odoratissima
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Common Name: Mountain Beebalm  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial, Herb

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Lavender, White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Native Garden

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

  • Description

  • Notes

Native to the Rocky Mountains, this perennial is a rugged, Rocky Mountain cousin to Monarda didyma. It grows in a more open clump, with small, fine foliage that is deeply scented. Flowers are clusters of tiny blossoms that form at the terminal end of a stem. They grow about 12 inches tall and 18 inches wide. A great choice for a naturally styled garden, rock gardens, and meadows.
Grow in well drained soil in full sun; is native to rocky soils and outcroppings. Cut back to crown after winter to tidy up. Very drought tolerant.