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How to Grow
Water
Medium
Water moderately, allowing the top 3cm to dry out between watering.
Sunlight
Partial Shade - Full Sun
~
3-6 hours of sun per day, with protection from intense mid-day sun
Soil
Sandy loam to rocky soils. Clay Loam, Medium Loam, Sandy Loam, Sandy, Clay
Characteristics
Bloom Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Plant Type
Annuals, Perennials, Herb/Forb, Herb
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Height
1-3 ft.
Flower
If watered, horsemint will continue flowering through the end of summer and even into September and early October.
Benefits
Ornamental
Wildflower meadow, Long-blooming, Shortgrass meadow, Easily grown, Blooms ornamental, Aromatic
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
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Taxonomy
Order
Lamiales
Family
Monarda - Bee Balms
Genus
Monarda
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