Botanical Name
Monarda fistulosa
Plant Type
Perennials
Native To
Blackland Prairie
Plant Height Min
2ft
Plant Height Max
5ft
Plant Spread Min
2ft
Plant Spread Max
3ft
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Seasonal Interest From
Summer
Seasonal Interest To
Summer
Plant Color
Multi
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Water Needs
Medium
Comments
Showy native perennial with many cultivars; grows on a variety of soils; nectar source; attracts butterflies, birds and hummingbirds; fragrant foliage; cut back to 4" in late winter before new spring growth