Scientific Name
Monarda fistulosa
Files
Download Seed: The brownish nutlet of beebalm is 1.5-2 mm long. (61 KB)
Download Seedling: One month old beebalm seedling grown in research greenhouse at SDSU in Brookings, S.D. (65 KB)
Download Vegetative: The leaves of beebalm are 3-10 cm long and coarsely serrate. (56 KB)
Download Flowering: The rounded flower heads are on top of the stems. (128 KB)
Download Fruiting: Beebalm begins to fruit in late summer producing a nutlet within each tubular corolla. (104 KB)
Family Name
Lamiaceae
Common Name
Beebalm, horsemint, wild bergamot
Native American Name
Lakota: Hexaka Tapezuta
Description
Monarda fistulosa is a(n) perennial herbaceous, which grows 3 dm to 12 dm in height. This species is commonly found prairie hillsides, pastures, roadsides, stream banks, and rocky soil in Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, and South Dakota. The leaves are opposite. Monarda fistulosa has white lavender flowers that bloom from June to September.
Horticulture Notes
Seed Collection: Collect seed in the fall after flowers are dry
Germination: No pretreatment needed
Vegetative Propagation: Division of mature plant
Soils: Well-drained, sandy loam
Light: Full sun
Water: Can tolerate dry conditions
Notes:
Additional Notes
Lakota means Elk Medicine