Monarda citriodora
This highly melliferous variety thrives in alkaline soils and reaches heights of up to 60 cm. It produces an abundance of pink flowers, arranged in a crown along the stems. Its leaves, with their delicious lemony fragrance, are ideal for salads, fish dishes, etc.
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in bucket
Sow in pots, under light cover, at a temperature between 15 and 20°C, 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting. Loosely cover seeds, press lightly and keep moist until emergence. Transplant when plants are 10 cm tall.
Monards prefer a partly shady spot in the garden. However, they can be exposed to full sun if the soil is moist.
March, April, May
July, August, September
in the ground, in pot, in the greenhouse
semi-shade, sunny
medium
clayey, limestone, humus
drained, light, rich
Monarda citriodora
mid-season
100 seeds
Pink
edible, fragrance
From 50 to 60 cm
elongated
North America
In infusion, it is considered digestive, aperitive, carminative, anti-nauseant and antiseptic.
