Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
medioides
ID:
246024

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.H.Duncan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 61: 303 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245356

Common Names

  • Monarda Medioides
  • Medioides Monarda
  • Monarda Monarda

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Description

Monarda medioides (also called Midland Beebalm, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, pink flowers. It is found in open, grassy areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Monarda medioides is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It has attractive foliage and flowers that attract birds and butterflies. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monarda medioides has small, pink flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monarda medioides is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall, and divisions should be done in the spring.

Where to Find Monarda medioides

Monarda medioides is native to the United States, and can be found in the western states.

Monarda medioides FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Monarda medioides?

Monarda medioides prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

What type of sunlight does Monarda medioides need?

Monarda medioides prefers full sun to partial shade.

What is the optimal temperature for Monarda medioides?

Monarda medioides prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-129218: Based on the initial data import
Wilbur Howard Duncan (1910-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Duncan' in the authors string.