Quick answer: Lemon beebalm (Monarda citriodora) is native to 15 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 15 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Low water, Dry |
| Soil | Sandy loam to rocky soils, also sandy/clay loam/medium loam |
| Bloom | Bloom May-Jul |
| Height | Up to 30 in tall |
| Wildlife value | Attracts bees and butterflies, nectar for hummingbirds, highly deer-resistant |
Invasive / regulated
none noted (can become aggressive/forms large colonies under optimum conditions — growing note, not invasive designation)
Buying it
Wild species
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
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