lemon beebalm, horsemint Monarda citriodora 'Lambada' Type:annuals — color all summerflowering annualsnativarnative annualsnative plants Notable Traits:attracts butterflies/pollinatorsCentral Irregular Plains Ecoregion Osage Cuestascutting garden plantsDouglas County Kansas NativesfragrantKansas Native Plantsresistant: deerresistant: diseaseresistant: rabbit Hardiness:Zone 2 – 11 Mature Height:18-24in Light:sun (8+ hrs) Water:drought tolerant once established Bloom Color:pinkpurplewhite Bloom Shape:spike Bloom Time:fallsummer Foliage:green Description Native Range Horsemint foliage has a strong citrus scent when rubbed or crushed. It is very easy to grow and often forms large colonies sought by bees and butterflies. Although annual, it will self-seed and wind through the perennial garden.