Russell's Beebalm

Monarda russeliana, Lamiaceae

Zones

4–9

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Small's BeardtonguePenstemon smallii

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Fringed Poppy MallowCallirhoe digitata

Pollinator Sharing

Torrey's Mountain MintPycnanthemum torrei

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Whorled Mountain MintPycnanthemum verticillatum

Both mint family plants produce essential oils that can inhibit each other's establishment

Canada GermanderTeucrium canadense

Mint family plants produce essential oils and terpenoids that can inhibit each other's growth

Uses

Functions

Hummingbird NectarLong-Tongued Bee ForageButterfly HostPredatory Wasp HabitatLate Summer Blooms

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory TeaDigestive AidAntimicrobial

Common Questions

What zones does Russell's Beebalm grow in?

Russell's Beebalm grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Russell's Beebalm?

Good companions for Russell's Beebalm include Small's Beardtongue, Fringed Poppy Mallow, Torrey's Mountain Mint.

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